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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Carbondale, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVOR
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room Open Heart Specialist located in Illinois. This role involves providing advanced perioperative care in a specialized surgical setting, with responsibilities including assisting with cardiac procedures and ensuring patient safety throughout the operative process. The position requires flexibility to float to various clinical units as needed.
Job Details:
Position Description: The role requires floating to clinically appropriate units within the scope of practice, licensure, and demonstrated competencies of the clinician. The shift is scheduled for days in the Cardiovascular Operating Room with call responsibilities, lasting 8 hours from 0600 to 1430, with minimum weekly hours of 40.
Required Qualifications: Current Illinois Registered Nurse license, current CPR/BLS Card, ACLS certification, minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in Operating Room Open Heart specialty, and relevant certifications in intensive care and cardiovascular life support.
Schedule: Rotating shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Additional Information: The role involves working in various specialized hospital units including ICU, PCU, step-down, and emergency departments, requiring adherence to clinical competencies and certifications relevant to the role.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must be licensed in Illinois and certified in CPR/BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, among others as specified.
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 # . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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
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Worksite address
carbondale, IL, 62901, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.