Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist - $1,850 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel CVOR Technologist for a travel job in Bismarck, North Dakota.

• Specialty: CVOR Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 37 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The operating room open heart specialist will be working in Bismarck, North Dakota, within a facility that specializes in cardiovascular procedures. The role involves supporting thoracic and vascular cases, primarily open heart surgeries such as coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG), valve repairs, and aneurysm repairs. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Bismarck, North Dakota


• Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certificate, License to Submit


• Years of Experience: 2 years of cardiovascular operating room experience


• Schedule: 0645-1515 M-F, with start at 6:00 a.m. for open heart case preparation (notified the day before). Shifts include 3-4 times per week, with call from 1515-0645, and every other to third weekend from Friday at 1515 to Monday at 0645.


• Additional Requirements: Rotation to work holidays, willingness to cross-train into general operating room if cases are low, float to the floor as a 1:1 sitter or to other operating room specialties, and ability to pick up extra shifts for 1:1 sitting.


• Submission Requirements: RTO (Request for Time Off) needed upfront for contracts of 7 or fewer days within a 13-week period; additional RTO requests will not be approved.


• Additional Information: The department maintains a family atmosphere and requires personnel to be flexible with holiday work.

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 #1270207. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 37 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room Tech / 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