Operating Room Registered Nurse
Iowa City, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,755/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care700 beds
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Operating Room. The registered nurse will provide circulating and scrub support on a trauma-focused night team. The position requires strong expertise in general surgery, plastics including microsurgery, and open and endovascular vascular procedures.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Iowa or compact nursing license; strong circulating and scrub skills; experience in general surgery, plastics including microsurgery, and open and endovascular vascular procedures; large trauma experience; proficiency with the EPIC electronic medical record; minimum of 2 years of experience.
- Schedule: Night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, working 12-hour shifts primarily on weekdays, with an opportunity for block scheduling; 36 hours per week.
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks.
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
Facility
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
18 nurses recommend working with University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Pros
Traveler friendly on some floors
Cons
Sometimes have 5 patients no aide
- Short Term Acute Care
- 700 beds
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
Cons
None
Recommends 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 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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