Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse
Cedar Rapids, IA
Olaro
4x10 hrs, Rotating

$2,555/week
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Overview

  • Start Date06/15/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
  • ShiftRotating
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,555/week

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) (Days)

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


Job Overview

  • Work in a 14-bed Operating Room unit with a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.
  • Utilize robotics equipment including DaVinci Xi, Mako, and Rosa systems.
  • Expected to work 36-40 hours per week with overtime after 40 hours.
  • Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed.
  • Orientation dates available in early June.
  • EMR system used: EPIC.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 24 months of current Operating Room experience.
  • Proficient in DaVinci robotics and general surgery.
  • Proficient in orthopedic procedures including Total Joints.
  • Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission.
  • Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
  • Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Skills checklist specific to Operating Room nursing discipline.
  • Professional reference or performance evaluation from within the last 24 months preferred.
  • Travel experience within the previous 15 months is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with spine surgery.
  • Experience with Mako or Rosa robotics equipment (used in approximately 80% of total joint cases).
  • Scrub experience is a plus.

Additional Information

  • Employee separation policy restricts past employees of the health system from working travel contracts in other markets within 12 months unless prior travel was not through the health system.
  • Call back and on-call opportunities available with additional compensation.
  • Overtime and holiday work compensated at premium rates.

Shift

  • Day shift.

Employer

Olaro

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Pros

Fast, proactive, excellent results!

Cons

No cons. He’s a pro.

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Olaro Company Description


Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied health

professionals with opportunities nationwide. For over 35 years, we’ve helped clinicians

expand their horizons by matching them with assignments that fit their lifestyle, career

goals, and personal ambitions.


At Olaro, we value your expertise and support your growth at every step. We offer

competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and access to diverse clinical experiences

that build your skills and open doors to new possibilities. With 24/7 support, streamlined

onboarding, and a team committed to your success, you’ll always have a proven guide

by your side.


Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, or

achieve better work–life balance, Olaro provides the flexibility and support to help you

thrive. 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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