Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,720 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Council Bluffs, IA
$2,720/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- OR
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/23/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room position supporting a surgical department with approximately nine suites and 1030 cases per day. The role involves supporting general, gynecological, orthopedic, urological, ear, nose, and throat, vascular, neurological, head and neck, pain block, and electroconvulsive therapy cases. The position includes weekday and weekend call responsibilities.
Job Details
- Assignment Dates: 11/16/202602/15/2027
- Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with possible 6:30 a.m. start times based on case needs; 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and a minimum of 2 years of experience with the listed surgical cases.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities may include assisting with call coverage and scrubbing when required. Call coverage includes six call days per four-week schedule period, with weeknight call from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and weekend call from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following day. Holiday call may be assigned when applicable. A 30-minute call response time is required. Department orientation is one week. Surgical attire is supplied, and operating room attire standards include no nail polish for scrubbed personnel and limited jewelry.
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 #1343294. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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