Travel CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse - $2,950 per week
Job Summary
Anesthesia Registered Nurse (RN) position in Wausau, Wisconsin, within the operating room (OR) specialty focusing on open heart procedures. This role involves supporting anesthesia providers across a variety of surgical specialties, with a primary focus on cardiothoracic operations. Candidates are required to bring their licensure on the first day of assignment.
Job Details
- Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
- Specialty: OR Open Heart (OR OH)
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday with various day shifts
- Start Date: June 15, 2026
- Guaranteed Hours per Week: 40 hours guaranteed
Required Qualifications
- Valid Wisconsin RN license or applicable compact RN license
- Associate degree or diploma in nursing (associates or bachelor's)
- Minimum of 3+ years OR experience with anesthesia
- Certifications including American Heart Association (AHA) or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Prior travel experience is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong OR and Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) circulating experience
- Prior experience with conscious sedation, assisting with intubations and fiber optic scopes
- Sterile technique skills with central lines, arterial line placement, lumbar drains, Swan Ganz catheter management, starting IVs, lab draws, medication pump setup, and familiarity with Belmont, Cell Saver, and Level I equipment
Additional Information
- A vehicle is required due to the 30-minute response time
- The two-week orientation includes training for additional anesthesia skills
- GSA hours are not guaranteed during orientation
- Night-time call, weekends, and holiday rotations are part of the schedule
- During flu season, decliners of flu and COVID vaccinations must wear masks at all times per policy
Benefits
- 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
About 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.