Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – CVOR

Seven Healthcare

Topeka, Kansas

Eligibility: General

Posted Jun 18

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour rotating3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: OR
License: RN license RN License (NC or Compact License accepted) (Required)RN License (NC or Compact License accepted)
Term: Travel

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Certification: ACLS Certification ACLS Certification (Required)
Certification: *BLS (Basic Life Support)* Certification
Certification: *ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)* Certification
Experience: Minimum *2 years of CVOR experience*

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Against similar roles: Top of Kansas travel payKansas travel postings that state pay run $1,800/week to $2,510/week, the middle half $1,960/week to $2,370/week, across 83 postings.

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Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – CVOR
Location: Topeka, Kansas
Weekly Pay: $3,700 (3x12s)
Shifts: Days/Nights | 3x12s

Are you an experienced CVOR Travel Nurse (RN) ready for your next high-paying assignment? Seven Healthcare is seeking skilled CVOR nurses to join a dynamic surgical team in Topeka, KS. This role offers premium pay, consistent hours, and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced cardiovascular operating room environment.

Top Benefits for Travel Nurses at Seven Healthcare

Travel Support:* Reimbursement for travel and flights
License & Certification Reimbursement:* Supporting your continued professional growth
Comprehensive

Benefits

Health insurance and sick pay

Referral Bonuses:* Earn rewards by referring other nurses Weekly Pay:* Reliable and consistent payments

*Key

Responsibilities

Assist in cardiovascular surgical procedures within the operating room
Prepare and maintain sterile surgical environments
Monitor patients throughout operative procedures
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams
Handle specialized CVOR instruments and equipment
Ensure patient safety and adherence to surgical protocols
Maintain accurate perioperative documentation

Requirements

Active RN License* (NC or Compact License accepted)
BLS (Basic Life Support)* Certification
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)* Certification
Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience*

Why Choose Topeka?

Topeka offers a relaxed pace of life with a low cost of living and a strong sense of community. With scenic parks, cultural attractions, and easy access to nearby cities like Kansas City, it’s a great location for travel nurses looking to balance work and lifestyle.

Why Travel Nurses Choose Seven Healthcare

Seven Healthcare is a trusted agency for travel nursing, offering competitive pay, exclusive assignments, and excellent nurse support. With 5-star ratings on Google and Vivian, and recognition as Best Travel Nurse Company 2024 by BluePipes, we help you thrive.

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Pay: $3,700.00 per week

Benefits

Health insurance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement

Experience

RN - CVOR: 2 years (Required)

License/

Certification

RN License (NC or Compact License accepted) (Required)
BLS Certification (Required)
ACLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Topeka, KS

Topeka, KSFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent: $979/mo
Household income: $56,956/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Topeka, KS

NeighborhoodsSouthwest Topeka is the most in-demand area and the local sweet spot, with established subdivisions near Sherwood, Lake Sherwood, and the SW 21st and Urish corridor typically running from the high $200,000s into the $400,000s and feeding Auburn-Washburn schools. West Topeka is where residents say the money is; historic Westboro and Potwin Place have brick streets, mature trees, and early-1900s character homes generally from the $200,000s to over $500,000 when fully updated. College Hill near Washburn University offers charming older homes at more accessible prices, while the Lake Shawnee area on the east side brings larger lots, water access, and Shawnee Heights schools, typically $250,000–$450,000. North Topeka and Oakland are the affordable entry points with many homes in the $100,000s and NOTO nearby; Reddit advice is to target zip codes 66614 or 66604 and avoid living between Kansas and California Avenues.

Southwest Topeka is the most in-demand area and the local sweet spot, with established subdivisions near Sherwood, Lake Sherwood, and the SW 21st and Urish corridor typically running from the high $200,000s into the $400,000s and feeding Auburn-Washburn schools. West Topeka is where residents say the money is; historic Westboro and Potwin Place have brick streets, mature trees, and early-1900s character homes generally from the $200,000s to over $500,000 when fully updated.

College Hill near Washburn University offers charming older homes at more accessible prices, while the Lake Shawnee area on the east side brings larger lots, water access, and Shawnee Heights schools, typically $250,000–$450,000. North Topeka and Oakland are the affordable entry points with many homes in the $100,000s and NOTO nearby; Reddit advice is to target zip codes 66614 or 66604 and avoid living between Kansas and California Avenues.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: searchtopekahomes.com Source 4: armbrusterteam.com

Getting aroundTypical in-city commutes are around 16 minutes and under 20 minutes on average, with quieter streets and less traffic than a large metro, though one local guide still lists heavy rush-hour traffic as a con. Healthcare is a core employment anchor—Stormont Vail Health and The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis sit alongside state government—so many hospital workers can live in Southwest, West, or central neighborhoods without a long drive. Kansas City International Airport is about 75 minutes away. Sources do not detail hospital-specific parking, named bus lines, or door-to-door routes to those campuses.

Typical in-city commutes are around 16 minutes and under 20 minutes on average, with quieter streets and less traffic than a large metro, though one local guide still lists heavy rush-hour traffic as a con. Healthcare is a core employment anchor—Stormont Vail Health and The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis sit alongside state government—so many hospital workers can live in Southwest, West, or central neighborhoods without a long drive.

Kansas City International Airport is about 75 minutes away. Sources do not detail hospital-specific parking, named bus lines, or door-to-door routes to those campuses.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: armbrusterteam.com Source 2: searchtopekahomes.com Source 3: crowncolony-topekaapts.com

OutdoorsGage Park is the city's signature outdoor hub, with a summer rose garden, ponds, trails, playgrounds, an outdoor amphitheater, a 1908 vintage carousel, a mile-long mini-train, and the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center. Lake Shawnee on the east side is the go-to for water activities, fishing, picnicking, and larger lakeside lots. Miles of paved and natural trails, Kansas River riverfront, and neighborhood green spaces support hiking, biking, and year-round outdoor time; winters can bring sledding snow in local parks. Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Park adds a historic outdoor stop.

Gage Park is the city's signature outdoor hub, with a summer rose garden, ponds, trails, playgrounds, an outdoor amphitheater, a 1908 vintage carousel, a mile-long mini-train, and the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center. Lake Shawnee on the east side is the go-to for water activities, fishing, picnicking, and larger lakeside lots.

Miles of paved and natural trails, Kansas River riverfront, and neighborhood green spaces support hiking, biking, and year-round outdoor time; winters can bring sledding snow in local parks. Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Park adds a historic outdoor stop.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: armbrusterteam.com Source 2: searchtopekahomes.com Source 3: visittopeka.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: atlasvanlines.com Source 6: crowncolony-topekaapts.com

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Living in Topeka

Topeka is Kansas’s capital and a mid-sized city of about 125,000 that locals describe as the biggest small town you’ll ever live in—practical, steady, and built around short drives rather than flash. For a nurse, the draw is affordability (homes often in the low-to-mid $200,000s, rents discussed around $800–$1,000), 16-minute typical commutes, and major healthcare employers including Stormont Vail Health and KU Health System St. Francis. Southwest Topeka near Sherwood, Lake Sherwood, and the SW 21st/Urish corridor is the most requested area and feeds Auburn-Washburn schools; historic Westboro and Potwin offer brick-street character; Lake Shawnee adds water and larger lots; North Topeka’s NOTO district and Oakland are cheaper entry points. Days off run through Gage Park and the Topeka Zoo, Lake Shawnee, the Capitol and Brown v. Board site, NOTO First Fridays, Evergy Plaza concerts, and barbecue-to-bakery dining. Tradeoffs are real: smaller nightlife than Kansas City (about 75 minutes to KCI), hot humid summers, cold windy winters, tornado season, and some residents flag crime and roads. It fits nurses who want breathing room, community, and a paycheck that stretches.

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Source 1: searchtopekahomes.com Source 2: armbrusterteam.com Source 3: crowncolony-topekaapts.com Source 4: visittopeka.com Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: atlasvanlines.com Source 7: reddit.com Source 8: facebook.com

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