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: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in open heart procedures is sought in Iowa City. This role involves working in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma environment, with a focus on cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and transplant (heart and lung) surgeries. The position requires scrub skills for cardiac cases and participation in team rotation for on-call duties.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Evenings shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license; minimum of 2 years of strong cardiovascular operating room RN experience; proven scrubbing skills for cardiac surgeries; experience working in large Level 1 or 2 trauma centers; must include an operating room RN scrub skills checklist in the application packet.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and transplant surgeries; familiarity with heart surgery scrubbing procedures.
- Additional Information: The role requires participation in a team rotation for on-call duties once a week and one 24-hour call shift in a four-week period, including a weekend. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in scrubbing cardiac cases, particularly those involving heart transplants and complex cardiac procedures.
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 #1282554. Pay package is based on 8 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 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