Highlights

Required Qualifications: Certifications related to operating room scrub skills, experience with cardiac surgery scrub duties, applicable licensing or credentials, and a minimum of 1 year of related experience. Job Summary: The operating room open heart (OR OH) specialty position is located in an organization that requires experienced cardiovascular surgical support.

Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Iowa City, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: CVOR
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/30/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, evenings
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The operating room open heart (OR OH) specialty position is located in an organization that requires experienced cardiovascular surgical support. The role involves scrub duties in cardiac, peripheral vascular, and transplant surgeries, including heart and lung transplants. The shift occurs during evening hours, with a schedule from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM, Wednesday through Friday, with on-call responsibilities once a week and one weekend per four-week rotation.

Job Details:

Schedule: Evening shifts from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM, Wednesday through Friday.
Required Qualifications: Certifications related to operating room scrub skills, experience with cardiac surgery scrub duties, applicable licensing or credentials, and a minimum of 1 year of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong proficiency in cardiovascular surgery settings, experience with OR scrub checklist, and specialized cardiac surgery training.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: The position involves scrub support for cardiac cases, including transplant procedures, with a rotation for on-call coverage one time per week and additional weekend coverage on a rotating basis. The assignment duration is from 11/30/2026 to 03/01/2027.

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 #1318721. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room Open Heart

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

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