Travel Nurse RN - CVOR - $2,840 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH) registered nurses are needed at a facility in Anchorage, Alaska. This position involves working in a magnet-level trauma hospital with a level II trauma designation, accommodating complex cardiac surgeries and procedures. Candidates are required to bring their Alaska Registered Nurse license on the first day of orientation. This assignment starts immediately, with a scheduled shift of four 10-hour days per week.

Job Details:

• Location: Anchorage, Alaska


• Schedule: 4x10 Days (40 hours per week)


• Required Qualifications: Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license; certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); minimum of 1 year of cardiovascular operating room experience; experience with procedures such as atrial septal defect repair, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), maze procedure, mitral valve replacement, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR); proficiency in Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system; ability to work 10-hour day shifts; ability to work 2 out of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year).


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) procedures and familiarity with infection control, laser safety, radiation safety, wound management, and universal protocol procedures.


• Additional Information: Candidate must be willing to work in a hospital setting, float within scope as needed, and include all requested time off (RTO) with submittal. All RTO must be included with submittal, and copy of certifications, specific Epic charting experience, and vaccination record for Hep B are required. References covering at least one year within the last three years are needed for compliance. No local candidates accepted; the candidates perm address must be at least 50 miles from the facility. Pending license acceptance is permitted with a strong preference for an active Alaska RN license.

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 #1268727. 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