Travel CVOR RN - Cardiovascular Surgery - $2,446 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Kingwood, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CVOR Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/06/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Apr 6, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVOR (Open Heart) travel assignment in the Houston, TX area, requiring open heart and cardiothoracic service line experience with day shift and call coverage responsibilities. Details Located in the Operating Room of a 457-bed hospital with 14 ORs, including one dedicated Open Heart Room Assigned to the Open Heart CVOR unit on the 1st floor of the South Tower 1:1 patient ratio in a cardiovascular surgery environment Day shift schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Call coverage required after 3:00 PM and on weekends; night shift is call coverage only Holiday call coverage is required Floating to other OR service lines (Trauma, General, Gyn, Uro, Ortho, Neuro, Plastics) when no open heart cases are scheduled EMR: Meditech 13-week contract Requirements Active TX RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the start date) Minimum 1 year of recent CVOR/open heart experience required Open heart and cardiothoracic service line experience is required — candidates without these skills will not be considered US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — Canadian SSNs are not accepted One professional reference required No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months Additional Information Typical procedures include CABG (with and without EVH), Impella insertions, pericardial windows, valve replacements, and ECMO Experience in additional OR service lines (Trauma, Gen, Gyn, Uro, Ortho, Neuro, Plastics) is preferred, as staff float to other ORs when no open heart cases are scheduled Navy blue scrubs required Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position The ideal candidate demonstrates dependability and flexibility American Traveler Job ID P-680591. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room - Cardiovascular OR/CVOR About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.