Operating Room Registered Nurse
Cedar Rapids, IA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Evenings
$2,640/weekOverview
- Start Date05/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility Information340 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Evenings, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN with proficient DaVinci robotics and Epic EMR experience for a travel assignment in Iowa requiring an active IA or compact RN license.
Details
- Work in a hospital OR setting with 14 beds and a 1:1 patient ratio
- Robotic equipment includes DaVinci Xi, Mako, and Rosa systems
- Cases include robotics, orthopedic total joints, and general surgery
- Epic EMR used; experience required
Requirements
- Active Iowa (IA) or compact/multistate RN license required
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required (AHA or ARC)
- Minimum 24 months of recent OR/Operating Room experience required
- Proficient experience with DaVinci robotics required
- Proficient experience in general surgery required
- Proficient experience in orthopedic surgery including total joints required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Travel nursing experience within the previous 15 months required
- Scrub experience preferred
- Driver's License required for consideration
- One supervisory performance evaluation or reference from within the past 2 years required for consideration
Additional Information
- Travelers are required to work 2 of the 3 winter holidays: Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving
- RTO is limited to 1 day during the Thanksgiving holiday week (11/26–11/30) and the winter holiday period (12/23–1/2)
- Candidates who have worked at this facility within the past 12 months may not be eligible for this position
Facility
Saint Luke's Hospital
- 340 beds
Employer
American Traveler
67 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Absolutely amazing personality, and impeccable communication, pleasant to talk to very efficient in quick in finding me a contract
Cons
Not enough people like Sebrona 😂😂
Recommends working with American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Cedar Rapids, IA
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
- Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking and biking.
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