Travel Nurse RN - CVOR
Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,810/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse specializing in Open Heart procedures in Des Moines, Iowa. This position involves providing advanced perioperative care within a Level I trauma center, with a focus on cardiac and thoracic surgeries. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment with diverse surgical cases and rotating shifts.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days, 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: 24 months of current/recent operating room / CVOR experience, experience in Cardiac and General surgeries (80% cardiac cases, 20% general), scrub experience including open heart scrubbing, active Iowa or IA multistate license, American Heart Association BLS certification, EPIC electronic medical systems experience within last 3 years, trauma level I experience highly preferred, no first-time travelers; must have completed a previous travel assignment within 15 months
- Preferred Qualifications: Trauma level II experience preferred
- Additional Information: Orientation scheduled for 9/14, 9/21, 9/28 (sooner starts are prioritized). The assignment involves floating across multiple campuses, including Iowa Methodist, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist MC. The role includes on-call duties up to 2 overnight shifts per week and 1 weekend per month, with a schedule from Friday 5:00 pm through Monday 6:30 am. Certification and licensing requirements include BLS (AHA) and a valid Iowa or multistate license. The position involves working with advanced equipment such as Davinci robots and Stealth technology for neuro navigation.
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.
Des Moines, IA
About
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.
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