Registered Nurse / Operating Room Open Heart

Job Summary:
The operating room open heart specialty is located in Anchorage, Alaska. This position involves providing skilled perioperative care within a cardiac surgical environment. The role requires coordination with surgical teams and adherence to facility protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 4x10 Days (40 hours per week) from 08/24/2026
• Required Qualifications: BLS, ACLS certifications; Alaska RN license or pending license with strong preference for in-hand license; 1 year of experience in operating room open heart procedures; experience with CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) cases including atrial septal defect repair, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), MAZE procedure, mitral valve replacement, TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement); skills in infection control, laser safety, specimen handling/labeling, universal protocol, wound management; proficiency with Epic (charting system); ability to float within scope to meet facility needs; open to accommodating block schedule; minimum of 1 year experience in the specialty is preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with trauma level II facilities is acceptable.
• Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, starting on 08/24/2026
• Additional Information: Candidate must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. Candidates must have a valid state license (pending licenses accepted with a 10-12 week processing time). References covering 1 year (or 6 months for CNAs) within the last 3 years are required. Travel compliance and RTO restrictions apply, with a minimum of 50 miles from the facility. Housing options should be explored locally, as options may be limited. Modules are non-billable and must be completed pre-start and annually.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment 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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.