Travel Nurse RN - CVOR
Iowa City, IA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$3,990/weekOverview
- Start Date08/10/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in open heart procedures is sought in Iowa City. This role involves working in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma environment, with a focus on cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and transplant (heart and lung) surgeries. The position requires scrub skills for cardiac cases and participation in team rotation for on-call duties.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Evenings shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license; minimum of 2 years of strong cardiovascular operating room RN experience; proven scrubbing skills for cardiac surgeries; experience working in large Level 1 or 2 trauma centers; must include an operating room RN scrub skills checklist in the application packet.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and transplant surgeries; familiarity with heart surgery scrubbing procedures.
- Additional Information: The role requires participation in a team rotation for on-call duties once a week and one 24-hour call shift in a four-week period, including a weekend. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in scrubbing cardiac cases, particularly those involving heart transplants and complex cardiac procedures.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Iowa City, IA
As a Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Iowa City, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 84°F and winter lows of 14°F.
- Expect warm summers and cold winters.
- Short-term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near the university.
- Car-friendly city with ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, but the compact size makes it bike-friendly.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies, respiratory conditions, and obesity.
- Iowa City has a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, college sports events, and numerous outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and water sports near the Iowa River.
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