Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $2,890 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Utica, New York.

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The operating room open heart nursing professional will be based in Utica, New York. This role involves providing specialized perioperative care to adult patients undergoing open heart procedures, ensuring adherence to facility protocols and patient safety standards. The position offers a dynamic environment for experienced nurses seeking to contribute to complex cardiovascular surgical cases.

Job Details:

• Position: Operating Room Open Heart Nurse


• Location: Utica, New York


• Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts, with variable days, including up to 7 days of on-call per four-week schedule, inclusive of one full weekend


• Start Date: 08/31/2026


• Float Requirements: Yes, if census is low; float rotation may be required


• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year


• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required


• Required Qualifications: Current New York State licensure as a Registered Nurse; graduate of an accredited nursing program with an associate's degree; 1 years of nursing experience in a relevant clinical setting; ability to work within a 75-mile radius or locally with applicable rate differences


• Unit Information:
  
  
  
  • Patient Age Group: Adult
  
  
  • Number of Beds: 2
  
  
  • Ratios: 1:1
  
  
  • Common Diagnoses: Coronary artery disease (CAD), Atrial Septal (AS) defect, Mitral Regurgitation (MR)
  
  
  • Technology: EPIC electronic health record system, Omnicell medication management technology
  
  
  
  

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 #1276954. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room Open Heart

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus