Travel CVOR Registered Nurse - $2,649 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/18/2026
• 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 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced CVOR RN for a 13-week travel contract in Indiana, requiring a minimum of 18 months of OR experience and the ability to scrub cardiovascular cases including heart and lung transplants and ECMO.

• Position is based in a short-term acute care hospital CVOR unit with 24 OR rooms and an average daily census of 70–80
• Cardiovascular cases include heart and lung transplants, aortic dissections, and ECMO
• Scrubbing CV cases is required
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• On-call required: approximately 100 hours per 6-week period, including one call weekend per 6 weeks (Friday evening through Monday morning)
• Floating required to other OR specialties and potentially to an affiliate hospital nearby
• Charting is performed in Cerner (experience required)
• Free parking available on-site

• Active IN or Compact RN license required; a temporary IN license in hand prior to start date is also acceptable
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of CVOR/OR RN experience required
• Current BLS certification required (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Level I Trauma experience preferred; first-time travelers without it may be subject to additional screening
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program required

• First-time travelers are accepted, particularly those with Level I Trauma experience
• Local Indiana residents are accepted for this Periop/OR position
• Must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Former permanent or PRN employees of the health system must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• RTO of 5 days or fewer may be auto-approved
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved per contract

American Traveler Job ID #P-699598. 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.