Travel Contract

CVOR RN - Cardiovascular Surgery
Houston, TX
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,377/week

Posted 7 days ago

Overview

Start Date04/06/2026
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

7% higher than average Registered Nurse / Operating Room Nurse pay in Texas

Estimated total pay

$2,377/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

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Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

Texas Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Surgery

Location: Kingwood, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Unit: Operating Room (Open Heart)
Number of Beds: 457
Number of ORs: 14 (including 1 Open Heart Room; coordinating for 2 Open Hearts)
Staff: 8 total (4 RNs, 4 Techs)
Shifts:
- Day Shift: 7 AM - 3 PM with call coverage after 3 PM and weekend call
- Night Shift: Call coverage
Patient Ratio: 1:1
Equipment: Standard OR equipment
EMR System: Meditech

Required Skills

Open Heart experience
Cardiothoracic service line expertise

Preferred Skills

Experience in other OR service lines such as Trauma, General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Plastics
Flexibility to float to other ORs when no open heart cases are scheduled

Typical Procedures

CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting) with and without EVH (Endoscopic Vein Harvesting)
Impellas
Pericardial windows
Valve replacements
ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)

Personality Fit

Dependability
Flexibility

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Minimum 1 year of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

Years of experience required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
Floating Area: Operating Room
Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs
Call: Call assistance and holiday call assistance required

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1036 reviews)

223 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

I’ve been working with Joey for several months before we finally landed on this assignment, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better recruiter. He really takes the time to listen to what I’m looking for and makes a real effort to find opportunities that match my preferences and goals. I never felt pressured into taking something that wasn’t right for me. This whole experience has been smooth and positive because of his support, communication, and patience throughout the process. I’m very grateful to have him as my recruiter and would definitely recommend him to other nurses.

Cons

None.

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

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Review of Joey Duhart on Mar 3, 2026

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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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About Houston, TX

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Houston, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.

Transportation

Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.

Demographics

Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.

Things to Do

Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.

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