Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Cedar Rapids, IA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

$2,460/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date09/14/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
  • ShiftEvenings
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,460/week

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in the region. This position involves providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care within a busy surgical environment. The role requires an adaptable and proficient RN capable of managing various cases independently, including robotics, orthopedic, spine, and general surgery procedures.

Job Details

  • Schedule: Evenings shifts, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week
  • Required Qualifications: Active Iowa (IA) license or multi-state compact license, current ACLS (American Heart Association) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications, 24 months of current OR experience, proficient in EPIC (electronic medical record system), proficient in DaVinci Xi, Mako, and Rosa robotics equipment, minimum of 24 months OR experience, experience in orthopedic including total joints and spine, experience in general surgery, travel experience within the previous 15 months, scrub experience preferred, experience in Mako/Rosa highly preferred, well-rounded circulating skills for various cases, capable of working independently, good employment history with specific discipline skills, and must include references within the past 24 months.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Mako and Rosa robotics experience preferred.
  • Additional Information: Candidates must be able to work 1-2 upcoming summer holidays unless the unit is closed. Minimum of 24 months of OR experience required, with proficiency in robotics and orthopedic surgeries, including spine and total joints. Must demonstrate a broad skill set suitable for circulating many case types independently.

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
Cross Country Job ID #1304938. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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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.

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About Cedar Rapids, IA

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
  • Limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
  • Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • 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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