Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $3,140 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Palo Alto, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
  CVOR
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/10/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Summary:

The California-based operating room (OR) open heart (OH) clinical nurse (CN) is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care within the operating room setting. The role involves providing hands-on patient support, collaborating with the surgical team, and ensuring adherence to hospital policies and standards of care. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location:
  
  Palo Alto, CA
• Specialty Name:
  Operating Room Open Heart
• Schedule:
  
  Rotating shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  
  CA-RN (Registered Nurse) license, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred, current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, 0 years of experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  None specified
• Additional Information:
  The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner within the scope of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Responsibilities include assessing patients, interpreting data, planning and implementing care, collaborating with the healthcare team, and educating patients and families. The role also involves participating in quality improvement activities and utilizing communication technologies.

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

Posted Date:

Cross Country 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

About Cross Country Nurses

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus