Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,460 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Cedar Rapids, IA
$2,460/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- OR
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Rotating
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/14/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
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
Cross Country Job ID #1306222. 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
About 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus