Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Jacksonville, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVOR
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: The Operating Room (OR) Open Heart Registered Nurse (RN) position is based in a healthcare facility location. This assignment involves working in cardiovascular operating rooms with a focus on open heart procedures. The role requires flexibility to cover cardiac, neuro, and vascular cases, including scrub and circulate duties, with opportunities for some weekends and call shifts. The assignment duration is 13 weeks, starting in October 2026.
Job Details:
Schedule: 10-hour days, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Active Florida RN license or Compact RN license (must be included in submission file). Recent cardiac (open heart) experience with at least 2 years as a CVOR RN; last 12 months must include at least one assignment at a Level 1 trauma facility or an academic medical institution. Candidates must have at least 2-3 years as an RN, with prior travel experience. BLS certification required; TNCC and ACLS preferred. Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience required.
Preferred Qualifications: BLS certification, TNCC, and ACLS preferred.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: Candidates must pass a basic specialty competency exam, including EKG mapping and interpretation with an 80% passing score. All new RN starts must pass associated testing with a 100% correct identification of lethal rhythms. No work history gaps over 30 days without explanation. Resume should include facility type, EMR, and bed count; at least one professional reference within the last 12 months. No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of assignment; a maximum of 8 RTO days for the full 13 weeks.
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 #1321375. 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
Jacksonville, FL
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)unmatched
Electrocardiogramunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Registered Training Organisation (RTO)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
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