Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVOR
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Open Heart Registered Nurse located in Wausau, Wisconsin. This position involves supporting the anesthesia team in a busy cardiothoracic surgical environment, with responsibilities including assisting with advanced procedures and maintaining sterile techniques. The role offers a dynamic schedule with rotating shifts and requires a dedicated professional with anesthesia experience.
Job Details
- Certifications: American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact RN, diploma indicating an associates or bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Education Requirements: Associates Degree or Certificate.
- Years of Experience: 3+ years of operating room and anesthesia experience required, prior travel experience preferred.
- Location Requirements: Must possess or be eligible for Wisconsin RN license.
- Schedule: Rotating shift, 8 hours daily, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Responsibilities include assisting with heart surgeries, trauma cases, elective and general surgeries, helping with intubations, fiberoptic scopes, arterial lines, central lines, lumbar drains, Swan Ganz catheters, IV start-up, lab draws, medication pump setup, and operating Belmont and Cell Saver equipment. The role supports anesthesia providers mainly focusing on the cardiothoracic program.
- Additional Information: Candidate must be flexible, resilient, possess excellent work ethic, and be capable of managing change. A two-week orientation and ongoing training are part of the onboarding process. A vehicle is required due to response time needs. The position requires compliance with vaccination policies during flu season.
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 #1309507. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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
