Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Cedar Rapids, IA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,460/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in the en_US. This position involves providing specialized perioperative nursing care in a 141-bed facility. The role requires proficiency in robotics and vascular procedures, supporting surgical teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: Operating Room Nurse with a focus on general surgery, vascular cases, and robotics such as DaVinci Xi, Mako, and Rosa. Candidates will support a 141-bed facility with a patient ratio of 1:1.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Iowa or multistate compact licensed Registered Nurse (RN) license. Proficient experience with DaVinci robotics and vascular procedures (e.g., TAVR, bypass, endarterectomy, embolectomy, AV fistula). Minimum 24 months of current operating room experience. EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) experience required. BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA, ARC, or Red Cross.
- Schedule: Rotating shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have scrub experience, a driver license, and recent travel experience within the previous 15 months. Candidates are required to work 1-2 of the upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day). Submission requires a clinical pre-screening, professional reference, and proof of certifications.
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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