Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Stepdown
Cedar Rapids, IA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Flexible

$2,271/week
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Overview

  • Start Date02/16/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftFlexible
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,271/week

Description

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg (Nights)

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Description

  • Work 36-40 hours per week; overtime billable after 40 hours
  • Patient ratios:
    • Days/Evenings: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
    • Nights: 1 nurse to 6 patients
  • Float between Med Surg and Stepdown units
  • Types of patients: Medical Surgical and Stepdown patients
  • EMR system: EPIC
  • Scrub colors: Black, Navy
  • Overtime/Holiday pay multiplier: 1.15x
  • Call back pay multiplier: 1.5x with 2-hour minimum
  • On-call pay: Additional hourly rate
  • Charge/Precept pay available

Requirements

  • Experience:
    • Minimum 3 years (36 months) Medical Surgical nursing experience (required)
    • Experience administering nitroglycerin, heparin, amiodarone including titrations (required)
    • EPIC EMR experience (required)
    • Stepdown experience (highly preferred)
    • Critical care experience (nice to have)
    • Neurology and oncology care experience (preferred)
  • Licensure:
    • Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license (required)
  • Certifications:
    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) (required)
    • BLS (Basic Life Support) (required)
  • Additional:
    • Must have 24 months of current Operating Room experience (required)
    • Skills checklist specific to Operating Room Nurse discipline (required)
    • Valid driver’s license (required)
    • Professional references within the last 24 months (preferred)

Notes

  • Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
  • Orientation date is firm on February 16.
  • Local radius rule: within 50 miles.

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

2 nurses found this helpful

Louis R
Louis R
Certified Surgical Technologist (Allied Health Professional)
Review of Vaibhav Dave on Jan 2, 2026
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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.
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About Cedar Rapids, IA

As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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