Travel Nurse RN - CVOR
Iowa City, IA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$4,145/weekOverview
- Start Date09/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking an Operating Room Cardiothoracic and Open Heart Surgery RN in Iowa City, Iowa. This position involves working on a team delivering cardiac surgical services, with responsibilities including scrub functions for complex cardiac procedures. The role offers an opportunity to join a facility with a strong focus on trauma and transplant surgery.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Day shifts, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, at least 2 years of recent Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) nurse experience, including experience scrubbing cardiac surgeries. Candidates must have large Level 1 or Level 2 trauma experience and demonstrate competency in heart scrub skills, supported by an OR Scrub Skills Checklist in the submittal packet.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with transplants (heart and lung), peripheral vascular surgeries, and team rotation for on-call responsibilities, including 1x per week and 1 weekend (Saturday or Sunday) 24-hour call in a 4-week rotation.
- Additional Information: The position requires familiarity with SOPs specific to cardiac surgery, and team rotation is part of the schedule setup.
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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