Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVOR
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Open Heart Nurse position located in Springfield, Illinois. This role involves providing specialized perioperative care for cardiac surgery patients within a Level I trauma center. The candidate will participate in a variety of advanced cardiovascular procedures, working alongside a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts, starting on 07/27/2026, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: 3 years of experience required in operating room or open heart procedures, BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
- Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level I experience, professional knowledge of laser safety, specimen handling, and universal protocol procedures, and previous hospital or trauma center experience
- Special Procedures/Unit Details: The role involves working in cardiac and thoracic surgical settings, including procedures such as aortic aneurysm repair, CABG, TAVR, mediastinoscopy, VATS, and endoscopic surgeries. Candidates must have experience with vascular and endoscopic procedures, including bronchoscopy, laparoscopy, and Whipple procedures
- Certifications: Active ACLS and BLS required, Illinois license must be active or in application process
- On-Call & Additional Requirements: On-call duty 1-2 nights per week and every 5th weekend; float within scope may be required; minimum of 3 years' trauma or MOR experience prior; no more than 5 days of RTO; must be prepared for holiday shifts
- Facility & Patient Care Details: Acute care hospital with 562 beds, designated Level I trauma center, providing care to adult and geriatric patient populations; daily census approximately 10 patients; parking permit required and provided at no cost, virtual orientation on Day 1
- Compliance & Submission: Candidate must review and respond to compliance requirements including licensure, background checks, and documentation within specified deadlines; references may be pending at submission
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1281912. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room Open Heart
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
