
CVOR | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $78.33
- Weekly
- $2,820
- Yearly (full-time)
- $146,640
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/19/2026
This job pays about $78.33/hour — 97% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio right now
- 1,785 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 644 of them in Columbus.
- Pay in these listings: $14.59 – $196/hour, median $55.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Ohio: $39.67/hour ($82,514/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Travel CVOR Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Operating Room RN Job in Columbus, OH 43205
Bring your cardiac operating room expertise to a travel CVOR RN opportunity in Columbus, OH 43205. Support pediatric and congenital heart surgery in a fast-paced cardiovascular operating room while working alongside an experienced perioperative team. Columbus offers a vibrant healthcare community, welcoming neighborhoods, great dining, parks, arts, and local attractions.
Job Details
- Position: CVOR Registered Nurse / Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room RN
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Location: Columbus, OH 43205
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 4x10-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hours per Week: 40
- Call Requirement: 1 weekend per month and 1-2 weeknights per week
- Orientation: 30 hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,750 - $2,890
- Additional Notes: Flexibility to float may be required depending on assignment needs
Job Requirements
- 2 years of CVOR experience required
- At least 1 completed travel assignment required
- Experience in adult or pediatric CVOR accepted
- Active RN license required; compact license accepted where applicable
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
- Epic charting experience required
- Strong knowledge of cardiovascular operating room workflows, sterile technique, and perioperative nursing standards
- Experience with congenital heart disease cases preferred
Responsibilities
- Support pediatric cardiovascular operating room procedures with a focus on safe, high-quality patient care
- Assist with induction, intraoperative monitoring, and surgical readiness
- Prepare and manage equipment, instruments, and supplies for complex cardiac surgery cases
- Participate in procedures such as congenital heart repairs, valve procedures, and ECMO-related support
- Perform specimen handling, labeling, and documentation in accordance with established protocols
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control, universal protocol, and radiation safety standards
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative team to ensure efficient OR flow
- Be prepared to float as needed based on assignment priorities
Apply now to join a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and bring your CVOR RN skills to a high-acuity cardiac surgery team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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