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CVOR | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareRockford, ILTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Rockford, IL
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 23, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$68.50
Weekly
$2,740
Yearly (full-time)
$142,480
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
10/12/2026

This job pays about $68.50/hour — 48% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois ($46.15/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, 40 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 RN Travel Nurse Assignment in Rockford, Illinois

Experienced CVOR RN needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Rockford, IL. Rockford offers a welcoming community atmosphere with convenient city amenities, scenic parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Join a fast-paced cardiovascular operating room team supporting advanced cardiac, robotic, and specialty surgical procedures with consistent day shifts and strong weekly pay.

Job Details

  • Location: Rockford, IL 61104
  • Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Specialty: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • Shift: 10-hour day shifts (0630-1700)
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,670-$2,810
  • Call Coverage: Rotational call coverage, including occasional weekend call
  • Openings: 3

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years of CVOR nursing experience required
  • Robotic surgery experience required
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • BLS certification from AHA required
  • ACLS certification from AHA required
  • Experience in a cardiovascular operating room or perioperative surgical setting
  • Ability to participate in rotational on-call coverage
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled circulating and/or scrub RN support in the cardiovascular operating room
  • Assist with heart team procedures and complex cardiovascular surgery cases
  • Support robotic surgery and specialty surgical procedures with precision and confidence
  • Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative team members
  • Maintain a safe, efficient, and patient-centered surgical environment
  • Respond to call coverage needs as scheduled
  • Deliver high-quality nursing care throughout the perioperative process

Apply now to take the next step in your travel nurse career with this CVOR RN opportunity in Rockford, Illinois.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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