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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CVOR Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Operating Room Open Heart Registered Nurse location not specified. This role supports open-heart surgical procedures in an acute healthcare setting with day-shift scheduling. The position requires cardiovascular operating room expertise, relevant certifications, and the ability to participate in on-call coverage and float assignments within scope.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts are scheduled four times per week for 10 hours per shift, totaling 40 hours per week; on-call coverage is required, including weekend on-call coverage.

Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and an Alaska Registered Nurse license. Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience.

Experience with atrial septal defect repair, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), MAZE procedures, mitral valve replacement, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Competency in cell saver operation, administration of blood and blood products, infection control, laser safety, radiation safety, specimen handling and labeling, universal protocol time-out procedures, fire safety, and wound management.

Preferred Qualifications: An Alaska Registered Nurse license in hand is preferred; pending licensure may be accepted.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: First-time travelers may be considered. Block scheduling requests may be accommodated. The role is based in a Level II trauma and teaching environment. Travelers may be expected to float between nearby affiliated facilities within scope. Three of five designated holidays must be worked, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, or New Years Day.

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 1348995. 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