Travel Contract

CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse
Oak Lawn, IL
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,155/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary

Operating Room Open Heart Oak Lawn, Illinois. This position supports surgical services involving adult and pediatric open-heart cases, trauma, vascular, orthopedic, neurological, transplant, and general procedures. The role requires the ability to scrub and circulate in a fast-paced operating room environment, with rotating day shifts and scheduled on-call coverage.

Job Details

  • Schedule: Day shifts, 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
  • Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; 23 years of acute care experience; ability to scrub and circulate; experience with open-heart, trauma, vascular, orthopedic, neurological, transplant, and general surgical cases; Level I or Level II trauma experience; electronic medical record experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Critical care experience.
  • Additional Information: The operating room provides care for adult and pediatric patients and operates around the clock, with limited overnight and weekend staffing focused on trauma and urgent cases. Weekend rotation is required every fourth weekend, holiday coverage is required, and on-call participation may be assigned based on the shift and service line. A 30-minute response time is required for on-call assignments. Department orientation includes educator and leadership introductions, system access, online learning modules, electronic medical record training, and unit-based orientation.

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 #1342309. 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

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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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.

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About Oak Lawn, IL

As a Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Oak Lawn, IL here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Oak Lawn, IL is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages typically match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • In summer, the average high is around 84°F and the average low is around 64°F.
  • In winter, the average high is around 32°F and the average low is around 17°F.
Furnished Housing
  • There are options for short term rentals in Oak Lawn, IL, and they are relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Oak Lawn is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
  • Public transportation options include bus services provided by PACE.
Demographics
  • Oak Lawn has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
  • There is a large population of healthcare professionals, including travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • There are various restaurants offering diverse cuisines, art galleries, live music venues, and sports facilities.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks and recreational areas for hiking and biking.
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