Pre/Post-Op RN
Cedar Rapids, IA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days, Flexible
Referral Bonus
$2,107/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays, Flexible
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Pre/Post-Op RN
Overview
- Temp role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Days shift
- 13-week contract
- 28-bed unit
- Adult and pediatric inpatient/outpatient population
- Ratios: 1:3
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Pre/Post-Op experience
- PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment in pre/post op, same day surgery, or PACU within the previous 15 months
- Experience working with Pediatric patients
- Driver's License
- Outpatient Surgery experience
- Experience with Epic
Preferred Qualifications
- Outpatient surgery experience
- Professional reference or reference check from within the last 24 months
Additional Details
- No locals accepted; candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility
- No first-time travelers
- Must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
- Common surgery types include myringotomy, tonsillectomy, septoplasty, orthopedic procedures, hysterectomy, thoracotomy, gastric bypass, ureteroscopy, AAA repair, breast reconstruction, cholecystectomy, and appendectomy
- Hospital-provided scrub color
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Great pay and assignment!
Cons
None
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Cedar Rapids, IA
As a Travel PreOp / PACU 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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