Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Bellingham, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVOR
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/29/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Operating Room (OR) Open Heart Nurse in the healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized perioperative nursing care for cardiac surgery procedures, with responsibilities that include surgical scrub duties, patient monitoring, and assisting in complex surgical cases. The position requires adaptability to work in both cardiac and general operating room settings based on case availability and staffing needs.
Education Requirements: Valid licensure in the applicable state; active Washington license application possible, with licensure in process.
Years of Experience: 2 years recent cardiac scrub experience required; 1 year of EPIC charting system experience preferred.
Location Requirements: Candidates outside a 60+ mile radius accepted; local candidates are not accepted.
Schedule: Days shift, 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: High proficiency in cardiac, neuro, vascular, gynecological, orthopedic, and robotic surgery, with charge/lead experience preferred. Must have at least 2 years of recent cardiac scrub experience and strong OR experience in general, neuro, or vascular surgery.
Additional Responsibilities: Support interdisciplinary teams, use of EPIC electronic charting system, and providing coverage for cardiac cases, including on-call duties with rotations for weekends and evenings.
Submission Requirements: Submit with proof of vaccination, certifications, references from the past 2 years (including one supervisor), and documentation of licensure status.
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 #1306876. 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
Bellingham, WA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)unmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Orthopedic Surgeryunmatched
Perioperative Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Requirements Validation/Verificationunmatched
Staff Requirementsunmatched
Vascular Surgeryunmatched
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