Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVOR
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 04/27/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced CVOR RN for a night shift travel contract at a large Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring both scrub and circulate experience in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular cases.
Details
- Short-term acute care hospital setting with 1,266 staffed beds, classified as a Level I Trauma and academic teaching facility
- CVOR unit primarily handling cardiac and thoracic cases, with additional vascular (open and endovascular), transplant (liver, kidney, pancreas), Whipple (pancreatic), and other complex surgical procedures
- Night shift schedule: 4x10-hour shifts, 8:30 PM – 7:00 AM
- Rotating start times as needed: 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, or 11:00 AM
- Monday through Friday schedule with rotating shift times as needed
- On-call required as needed; typically 3–4 weekday and 1–2 weekend call shifts per 6-week schedule, with frequency subject to unit needs
- Weekend requirements per on-call policy
- Floating within the surgical service line required to meet facility needs
- Block scheduling is not available
- Charting system: Epic (experience required)
- Navy scrubs required
Requirements
- Active MO RN license or Compact RN license valid in Missouri required at time of consideration; pending IL license may be accepted with notation
- Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
- Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required; candidates with 1 year of experience may be considered if that experience was obtained at a Level I Trauma facility
- Proficiency in both scrubbing and circulating required
- Scrub experience in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures required
- Epic EMR experience required
- BSN preferred
- Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
Additional Information
- First-time travelers may be considered if they have more than 2 years of experience at a Level I Trauma facility
- RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
- Holiday coverage required as needed and will be discussed in advance
- Former permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Travelers may remain on assignment for a maximum of 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required before returning
- Online orientation modules must be completed prior to the start date
American Traveler Job ID #P-687420. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room - Cardiovascular OR/CVOR
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.