Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Cedar Rapids, IA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,570/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Iowa. This position involves providing specialized perioperative nursing care within a high-volume surgical environment. The role requires proficiency in advanced surgical procedures, robotics, and vascular cases, supporting a dynamic and fast-paced OR team.
Job Details
- Certifications: Active Iowa (IA) license or multistate license, American Heart Association or ARC/American Red Cross Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS); minimum of 24 months current operating room experience required.
- Education Requirements: Must have at least 24 months of current operating room experience, along with proficiency in DaVinci robotic surgery and vascular procedures, such as TAVR, bypass, Endarterectomy, and Embolectomy.
- Years of Experience: 24 years minimum experience required.
- Location Requirements: Candidates must be at least 50 miles away from the facility, based on driver's license.
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Minimum of 24 months operating room experience, skilled in vascular and general surgery, with proficiency in EPIC EMR and DaVinci robotic systems. Travel experience within the previous 15 months preferred. Scrub experience is preferred.
- Submission Requirements: Clinical interview pre-screening with a 405 area code contact, proficiency in EPIC EMR, with references from within the past 24 months. Drivers license required.
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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