Travel ContractOperating Room Registered Nurse
$2,618/week
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Cedar Rapids, IA
Olaro
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,618/weekPosted 4 days ago Verified
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Overview
- Start Date02/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
7% higher than average Registered Nurse / Operating Room Nurse pay in Iowa
Estimated total pay
$2,618/weekDescription
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) (Afternoons)
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Work 36-40 hours per week; overtime billable after 40 hours
- Unit has 14 beds with a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Use of advanced robotics equipment including DaVinci Xi, Mako, and Rosa
- EMR system: EPIC
Requirements
- Experience:
- Minimum 24 months (2 years) of current Operating Room experience required
- Proficient experience with DaVinci robotics required
- Proficient experience in Orthopedics including Total Joints and general surgery required
- Travel experience within the previous 24 months preferred (not explicitly required)
- Licensure:
- Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license required at time of submission
- Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
- BLS (Basic Life Support) required
- Other:
- Skills checklist specific to Operating Room Nurse discipline required
- Professional references from within the last 24 months preferred
- Valid driver’s license required
- Nice to Have:
- Scrub experience
Additional Information
- Orientation dates available: February 9 and February 16
- Call back and on-call pay multipliers apply
- Charge/precept pay available
- Local radius rule: 50 miles
This position is ideal for experienced OR nurses with strong robotics and orthopedic surgery skills looking for a temporary assignment in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Employer
Olaro
3.3rating(54 reviews)
13 nurses recommend working with Olaro
5.0rating
Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
Recommends working with Olaro
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Certified Surgical Technologist (Allied Health Professional)
About
Olaro Company Description
Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied healthprofessionals with opportunities nationwide. For over 35 years, we’ve helped cliniciansexpand their horizons by matching them with assignments that fit their lifestyle, careergoals, and personal ambitions.
At Olaro, we value your expertise and support your growth at every step. We offercompetitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and access to diverse clinical experiencesthat build your skills and open doors to new possibilities. With 24/7 support, streamlinedonboarding, and a team committed to your success, you’ll always have a proven guideby your side.
Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, orachieve better work–life balance, Olaro provides the flexibility and support to help youthrive. Join us, and let’s shape the future of healthcare together.
Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied healthprofessionals with opportunities nationwide. For over 35 years, we’ve helped cliniciansexpand their horizons by matching them with assignments that fit their lifestyle, careergoals, and personal ambitions.
At Olaro, we value your expertise and support your growth at every step. We offercompetitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and access to diverse clinical experiencesthat build your skills and open doors to new possibilities. With 24/7 support, streamlinedonboarding, and a team committed to your success, you’ll always have a proven guideby your side.
Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, orachieve better work–life balance, Olaro provides the flexibility and support to help youthrive. Join us, and let’s shape the future of healthcare together.
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About Cedar Rapids, IA
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
- Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
Transportation
- Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
- Limited public transportation options.
Demographics
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
- 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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