Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVOR
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 16 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Operating Room (OR) Open Heart Specialist position available in Illinois. This role involves providing expert care during high-acuity pediatric cardiovascular procedures, supporting the organizations cardiac surgery team in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be highly skilled and experienced in pediatric cardiovascular surgery.
Job Details
Certifications: CPR, PALS, BSN.
Education Requirement: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience Requirement: 2+ years of cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) experience; previous travel experience is requiredthis is not suitable for first-time travelers.
Schedule: Dayshift shift hours, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Position Description: Must have current Illinois permanent license, be available for a Monday start, and possess previous pediatric CVOR experience working with high-acuity cardiovascular procedures.
Additional Information: Candidates should have experience with Epic EMR; scrub experience in high-acuity pediatric cardiovascular procedures is required.
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 #1331194. Pay package is based on 10 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)unmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Requirements Validation/Verificationunmatched
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