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: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
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
Cross Country Job ID #1306223. Pay package is based on 8 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