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Job Description & Requirements
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.
Specialty
CVORDiscipline:
RNStart Date:
10/26/2026Duration:
13 weeks40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Job Summary:Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH) Nurse position in a magnet-level acute care hospital. This role involves providing specialized cardiac surgical care, focusing on open heart procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), mitral valve replacement, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and atrial septal defect repair. The assignment begins on 10/26/2026 and is scheduled for 10-hour shifts, with a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week. The facility requires experienced professionals adept at managing complex cardiac cases within a Level II Trauma environment.
Job Details
Schedule: 10-hour days, minimum of 40 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license, at least 1 year of recent operating room experience with open heart procedures, certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), proficiency in Epic charting system, and experience with cardiac surgical procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), CABG, and Mitral valve replacement
Preferred Qualifications: None specified
Float: Float rotation may be required within scope to meet facility needs
Additional Information
Candidates must be willing to work during designated holidays and include all requested time off during submission. Applicants must have a strong preference for holding an Alaska RN license in hand. Pending licenses are accepted, but a valid Alaska RN license in hand is strongly preferred. The assignment includes guaranteed hours of 70 hours per two weeks, with the possibility of being called off for one 10-hour shift every two weeks. Candidates must be at least 50 miles from the facility to be considered. All responses to pre-submission questions, including prior experience at a similar facility, are required with the application. References covering at least six months within the last three years are required.
Benefits
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 10 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
anchorage, AK, 99507, US
Who can apply
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