Operating Room Registered Nurse
Cedar Rapids, IA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,460/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Operating Room Nurse (RN) Iowa
This position involves providing comprehensive perioperative care within the operating room environment. The role requires proficiency in robotic-assisted surgery, orthopedics including Total Joints, general surgery, and Spine procedures. The candidate will be responsible for supporting a busy surgical unit with a focus on safety and efficient clinical practices.
Job Details
- Shift Time: Rotating
- Schedule: 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Certifications and Education: Active Iowa or multistate Compact Nurse Licensure; BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; proficiency in EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR); minimum of 24 months current operating room experience, including experience with Mako or Rosa robotic systems, DaVinci Xi, and orthopedic surgeries involving Total Joints; proficient in general and spine surgeries within the previous 12 months; scrub experience desirable.
- Experience: Minimum 0 years (experience requirement: 0 years)
- Additional Requirements: Successful candidates must have a valid driver's license and references from within the last 24 months.
- Responsibilities: Preparing OR suites for surgery, assisting with robotic procedures, maintaining patient safety, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards.
- Submission Requirements: Clinical interview pre-screening, professional references, current state licensure documentation, and drivers license.
- Note: Travel experience within the previous 15 months is preferred.
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 Cedar Rapids, IA
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
- Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
- 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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