Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVOR
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH) nurse position located in an acute care healthcare setting. This role involves providing comprehensive perioperative care for patients undergoing cardiac surgeries, utilizing evidence-based practices and the nursing process to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The position requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate safe and efficient surgical procedures.
Job Details:
Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); at least three years of recent RN experience working in the role; at least two years of recent RN experience specializing in Operating Room Open Heart.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in cardiac surgery nursing preferred.
Additional Information: The role involves development and implementation of age/culturally appropriate care plans, patient advocacy, interdisciplinary communication, delegation, and coordination with healthcare team members to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The position starts on 09/28/2026 and ends on 12/26/2026.
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 #1318091. 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
San Diego, CA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)unmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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