Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVOR
Elk Grove Village, IL
First Connect Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,245/week

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Overview

Start Date10/05/2026
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

11% higher than average Registered Nurse / Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse pay in Illinois

Estimated total pay

$3,245/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,040/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$2,205/week

Benefits

Sick pay
401k retirement plan
Weekly pay
Referral bonus

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🔥 DAY-SHIFT CARDIOVASCULAR OPERATING ROOM (CVOR) RN CONTRACT – ASCENSION ALEXIAN BROTHERS

First Connect Health has an immediate 13-week travel contract opening for an experienced Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse (RN) in Elk Grove Village, Illinois (Greater Chicago Northwest Suburbs). Operating within the specialized surgical suites at Ascension Alexian Brothers, this position features a desirable 5x8 early day schedule (06:00 AM - 14:30 PM / 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday). If you are a dedicated perioperative open-heart nurse skilled in circulating complex cardiovascular cases looking to earn an exceptional $3,245/week with maximum tax-free stipends, this high-paying Illinois contract is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE

Weekly Gross: $3,245.00
Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $2,205.00
Hourly W2 Rate: $26.00/hr (40 regular hours)
Overtime Rate: $39.00/hr

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

Schedule: Day shifts, 5x8-Hours (06:00 AM - 14:30 PM / 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday – Friday).
Guaranteed Hours: 40 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
On-Call Requirements: Dedicated surgical call rotation:
- Five (5) 16-hour weekday call shifts per 4-week scheduling block.
- Two (2) full weekend call coverage periods (48 hours each) per 4-week block.
Work Setting & Scope: Cardiovascular Surgery Suite (Surgery 001). Managing high-complexity open-heart cases, adult cardiac surgery, vascular reconstructions, thoracic procedures, intraoperative hemodynamic monitoring, and cardiovascular surgical instrumentation.
Core Competencies: Circulating open-heart procedures, sterile field oversight, surgical time-out protocols, intraoperative medication management, blood salvage/administration, and emergency cardiovascular interventions.
EMR System: Cerner.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of dedicated clinical CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) RN circulating experience is required.
Licensure: Active Illinois RN License in hand (Illinois is an NLC Compact state; active Compact or IL single-state license accepted).
Certifications Required: * American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Onboarding Testing: Standard Ascension compliance modules, exams (Pharmacology, Specialty, EKG, Core Competencies), and Cerner test-out.

✨ WORK WITH FIRST CONNECT HEALTH Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized perioperative recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate document checklist mapping, and fast-track your profile straight to the hiring manager for prioritized interview review!

👉 Click "Apply Now" to complete your screening and secure your Oct 5th start date!

📍 Location Details: Assignment is located at Ascension Alexian Brothers, 800 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. 📞 Call Commitment Notice: Candidate must agree to the facility call structure: 5 weekday call shifts (16 hrs each) and 2 full weekend call blocks (48 hrs each) per 4-week schedule. 📋 Submittal Rules & Compliance: Active IL single-state or Compact RN license and active BLS/ACLS must be in hand at time of submission. All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be presented upfront with the submittal package. Local candidates residing nearby are accepted (under adjusted local rate guidelines).

Employer

First Connect Health

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About

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

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