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: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room Nurse (OR) Locations where candidates will be working in the operating room environment. This position involves circulating various surgical cases independently, including total joints, spine, and general surgery procedures, with proficiency in DaVinci robotics and EPIC electronic medical records. The role requires a well-rounded OR RN capable of handling diverse cases and adhering to facility protocols.
Job Details
- Location: Not specified; candidates must be at least 50 miles from the facility (based on drivers license).
- Schedule: Evenings shifts, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active Iowa/IA license or compact/multistate license, a minimum of 24 months of current operating room experience, proficiency in DaVinci Xi, Mako, or Rosa robotics, experience in orthopedics including total joints and spine, general surgery, proficient EPIC EMR experience, travel experience within the previous 15 months, scrub experience, BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA or ARC, minimum of 24 months current OR experience, and a driver's license.
- Preferred Qualifications: Well-rounded OR RN with the ability to circulate various cases independently; experience with Mako or Rosa equipment with at least 80% of total joints cases using these devices is highly preferred.
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS from AHA or ARC are required.
- Additional Information: The role involves working 1-2 of the upcoming Summer holidays unless the unit is closed. The team will be conducting clinical pre-screening interviews and orientations are scheduled for 10/5, 10/12, and 10/19.
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 #1319817. 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