Travel CVOR Heart Registered Nurse

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty:
  CVOR
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  07/27/2026
• Duration:
  16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days, evenings
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Operating Room (OR) – Open Heart – Burlington, Vermont. This role involves circulating and scrubbing cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeries, including CABG, valve repairs/replacements, aneurysm repairs, and transplant procedures. The position requires a highly skilled RN with at least two years of recent OR experience in a large, academic or teaching hospital setting, extensive expertise in open heart surgery cases, flexibility with schedule, and the ability to work in a dynamic, high‑acuity environment.

• 12‑hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with rotating days/evenings. Specific shift times include 0645‑1715 for 10‑day cases or 0645‑1915 for 12‑day cases.

• Minimum of 2 years of OR registered nurse experience, including recent CVOR scrub and circulate experience.
• Certifications:
  
  BLS required; CNOR preferred.
• Education:
  
  BSN or higher licensed RN.
• Experience in large, academic, or teaching hospital environments with cardiac surgery.
• Proven competency in open heart procedures such as CABG, valve repairs/replacements, aneurysm repairs, and transplant‑related surgeries.
• Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience from within the past two years.

• Epic EMR experience within the last two years.
• Previous travel experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to float to other OR suites (general, neuro, ENT, etc.).

• No block scheduling.
• Bi‑weekly orientation sessions on Mondays.
• Must have reliable transportation; public transportation is not accessible.
• Candidate must be flexible and available to work scheduled calls and weekends as needed.
• Candidate is required to explain employment gaps over 90 days in employment history.
• This is a first‑time travel assignment for the candidate.

• 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

Job . 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:
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.