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 Nurse in Illinois. This role involves providing specialized perioperative care for cardiac surgeries, with responsibilities centered on circulating and potentially scrubbing during complex open heart procedures. The position requires a dedicated healthcare professional with proven experience in cardiovascular operating room settings.
Job Details
Certification: CPR, PALS, BSN. Must possess a current Illinois permanent license.
Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience; previous travel experience is required.
Location Requirements: IL (Illinois).
Schedule: Day shifts, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Current Illinois permanent license, minimum of 2 years CVOR experience, CPR, PALS, BSN, Epic electronic medical record (EMR) proficiency, and ability to start on any Monday.
Additional Information: This position is not suitable for first-time travelers. The primary role involves circulating during open heart surgeries, with scrub proficiency preferred but not 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 #1331179. 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
CPR Certificationunmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)unmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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