Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR First Assist for a travel nursing job in Columbia, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVOR First Assist
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
As an operating room first assistant open heart nurse (RN ORFA-OH), you will serve as the primary assistant to the surgeon during open-heart surgery. Working primarily within the operating suite, you will prepare and use surgical equipment and instruments, cut and handle tissue, control bleeding, monitor patient status and bandage wounds. You'll play a critical role in preventing and reducing disease and promoting healing among cardiac patients
Minimum Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
- Active RN license
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel nursing job 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
Posted Date: 2025-12-03
Cross Country Job ID #1179607. 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: Registered Nurse / Operating Room First Assist Open Heart
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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
