Registered Nurse / Operating Room Open Heart

Job Summary
Operating Room Open Heart Nurse in Detroit, Michigan. This role involves providing leadership in the coordination and delivery of high-quality, compassionate patient care within the surgical setting. The nurse will utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver, delegate, supervise, and document patient care, as well as educate patients and their families. Effective communication of pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team is essential. The position requires extensive experience in operating room procedures specific to open heart surgeries.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating shift hours: 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The specific shift options include 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Additionally, there are options for five 8-hour shifts, four 10-hour shifts, or three 12-hour shifts with a 6 a.m. start time.
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA), current licensure with the Michigan State Board of Nursing, graduation from an accredited nursing school, and at least 2 years of experience in operating room open heart procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Schedule Notes: Critical fill assignment for 13 weeks. The assignment begins on 07/28/2026, with the option of scheduling based on operational needs.
• Additional Information: This position involves on-call duties, requiring 48 hours of call per six-week schedule, with availability needed for one weekend per month. The role demands strong clinical knowledge and the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

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.