CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,080/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Open Heart specialist in the healthcare setting. This role involves providing specialized perioperative care for patients undergoing open-heart surgeries and related procedures. The position requires a qualified professional to deliver high-quality patient care within a dynamic and interdisciplinary team.
Job Details
- Position Description: OR RN with certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS; minimum of 3 years of experience in open-heart surgery required. Previous charge experience and proficiency in Epic charting system preferred.
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS.
- Education Requirements: Valid CA State License for registered nurses (RN).
- Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per day, minimum 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: CA RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications, 3 years of experience in operating room open heart procedures.
- Additional Information: On-call coverage required with rotation including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary support teams such as respiratory services, radiology, and rapid response teams. Candidates should be prepared to complete required onboarding modules during orientation, and all compliance documentation is due 10 days prior to start date.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
About Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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