Travel CVOR Operating Room Registered Nurse - $3,206 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Newark, New Jersey.

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVOR position requiring 2.5 years of OR experience, with scrub and circulate skills and cardiovascular case experience including transplant.

• Hospital-based CVOR unit with float responsibilities to the main OR for primarily orthopedic and general surgery cases
• Cardiovascular cases include valve replacement, coronary artery bypass (CABG), TAVR, aortic dissection, and VATs
• Main OR cases include general and ortho surgery, standard cardiac (CABG, AVR, MVR), TAVR, TCAR, TEVAR, VATs, and VADs
• Endovascular and vascular cases include endovascular AAA, carotid endarterectomy, arteriogram, angiogram, TCAR, AV fistula, and fem-pop bypass
• Day shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• On-call requirement: 24-hour on-call one weekend per month (Saturday/Sunday), plus two 8-hour on-call weekday shifts (3–11 PM or 11 PM–7 AM)
• Charting systems: Epic and OR Manager (PICIS)

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2.5 years of OR experience required
• Must be proficient in both scrubbing and circulating
• Transplant experience required; cardiac, lung, and/or kidney experience highly preferred
• Experience with endovascular and vascular procedures required (e.g., endovascular AAA, carotid endarterectomy, TCAR, AV fistula, fem-pop bypass)
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Two current professional references required
• Copy of certifications required

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Candidates must have been separated from the RWJBH health system for a minimum of 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• Any requested time off must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• Special block scheduling requests cannot be accommodated unless approved at the time of booking

American Traveler Job ID #P-694962. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room - Cardiovascular OR/CVOR

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.