Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVOR
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH) nurse in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This position involves providing specialized perioperative care for patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures, including open heart surgeries and minimally invasive valve replacements. The role requires experienced cardiovascular surgical nursing skills within a hospital setting that features advanced equipment and a dynamic team environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, from 07:00AM to 07:00PM, starting 10/19/2026 and ending 01/18/2027.
Required Qualifications: Valid certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS), with 3 or more years of cardiovascular surgery experience. Candidate must be adaptable to hospital policies and possess strong clinical skills specific to cardiovascular procedures such as CABG, valve replacements, thoracic and vascular surgeries.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with orthopedic/neuro procedures and DaVinci robotic systems is preferred. Familiarity with MediTech documentation system and experience in a Level 2 Trauma Center environment are advantageous.
Additional Information: The role involves working within a 12-bed unit performing high-level cardiovascular surgeries in a top-performing hospital that is accredited in stroke, chest pain, and cancer care. The team values collaboration, advanced technology, and continuous staff development. Candidate will be expected to perform hourly updates to patient families and adhere to unit-specific policies and guidelines.
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 #1321558. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cancerunmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
MEDITECHunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Staff Developmentunmatched
Thoracic Surgeryunmatched
Vascular Surgeryunmatched
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