Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Palo Alto, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVOR
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 51 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Operating Room Open Heart Nurse Palo Alto, CA. This role involves providing specialized nursing care in an operating room setting, focusing on open heart procedures. The nurse will be responsible for assessing patients, assisting in surgical procedures, and ensuring adherence to clinical standards throughout the perioperative process.
Job Details:
Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred. Valid CA-RN (Registered Nurse) license. Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. Minimum 1 year of experience in Operating Room Open Heart nursing; additional experience in similar specialties is valued. The position is located in Palo Alto, California.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with open heart surgeries and critical care settings.
Additional Information: The role requires the ability to quickly adapt to high-pressure situations, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge. Strong communication skills and the ability to teach and mentor others are also desired.
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-04
Cross Country Job ID #1284367. 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
Palo Alto, CA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)unmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Procedure Implementationunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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