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CVOR | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareOrange, CATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Orange, CA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 13, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$56.94
Weekly
$2,050
Yearly (full-time)
$106,600
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 25, 2026

This job pays about $56.94/hour — 16% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

CVOR Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse) – 13-Week Travel Contract in Orange, California

Bring your cardiovascular operating room expertise to a rewarding CVOR travel nursing assignment in Orange, California. This on-site Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for a skilled perioperative nurse who is passionate about high-quality cardiovascular surgical care and collaborating with an experienced operating room team. Orange offers an appealing Southern California lifestyle with vibrant dining, cultural attractions, welcoming neighborhoods, and convenient access to beaches, entertainment, and outdoor recreation.

CVOR Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000–$2,100
  • Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Location: Orange, California
  • Healthcare Setting: On-site cardiovascular operating room (CVOR)
  • Start Date: October 25, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 24, 2027
  • Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
  • Shift Hours: Approximately 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Weekly Hours: 36 hours
  • Orientation: Included as part of the assignment onboarding process

CVOR Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active California Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of application; temporary or provisional authorization is not accepted
  • At least 1 year of professional Registered Nurse experience; CVOR, cardiovascular operating room, or closely related perioperative nursing experience is strongly preferred
  • Prior travel nursing experience is preferred
  • Recent EPIC charting experience is required and should be reflected in your work history
  • All required certifications must be current and in hand at the time of application
  • Two supervisor references are required when applying
  • Ability to meet assignment compliance, onboarding, and background screening requirements
  • Requested time off should be submitted with the application; time off during the first two weeks is not permitted, and no more than seven days during the 13-week assignment is strongly preferred

CVOR Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, knowledgeable nursing care to patients undergoing cardiovascular surgical procedures
  • Prepare the cardiovascular operating room, patients, equipment, and supplies before surgical procedures
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, perfusionists, and the multidisciplinary surgical team
  • Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique, surgical safety standards, and infection-prevention practices
  • Monitor patient status throughout the perioperative period and promptly communicate changes to the care team
  • Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice and facility policy
  • Accurately document patient care and perioperative activities in EPIC
  • Support room turnover, equipment readiness, and efficient operating room workflow

Apply now for this CVOR Registered Nurse travel contract in Orange, California, and bring your perioperative nursing expertise to a collaborative cardiovascular surgical team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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