Travel Nurse RN - Preoperative - $2,080 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonus

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a travel RN Preoperative to provide nursing care before surgery. The role includes patient assessment, preparation, and education, with rotating 8-hour shifts and a 40-hour week.

The position requires preoperative or PACU experience, Iowa or compact-state licensure, BLS, EPIC EMR experience, and references within 24 months. Travel assignment with potential housing support is offered.

Qualifications

• 12 months of pre/post-op or PACU experience in the past 15 months.
• Iowa state license or compact/multi-state license.
• Current BLS certification from AHA.
• Experience with EPIC EMR system.
• Experience with pediatric care is a plus.
• Professional reference/check within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide preoperative nursing care, patient assessment, preparation and education prior to surgery.
• Collaborate with surgical team to ensure smooth patient flow and safety.
• Support postoperative care and Phase II tasks as needed.

Skills

PACU experience

Preoperative nursing

Surgical care

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Preoperative for a travel nursing job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

• Specialty: Preoperative
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Pre Op Registered Nurse position located at a healthcare facility. This role involves providing preoperative care responsibilities primarily focused on patient assessment, preparation, and education prior to surgery. The assignment is structured for a rotating shift schedule with an emphasis on candidates experienced in surgical and outpatient procedures.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: 24 months of current surgery, preoperative or post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) or same-day surgery experience; Iowa state licensure or a compact/multistate license; current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) experience; current/recent pediatric care experience; skills specific to preoperative nursing; professional reference/check from within 24 months.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: This position requires quick interviewing of viable candidates via phone call or text from a 405 area code. The unit has a bed size of 28 with a patient ratio of 1:3, handling adult and pediatric inpatient/outpatient cases. Common surgery types include myringotomy, tonsillectomy, septoplasty, orthopedic procedures such as total joint replacements, hysterectomy, thoracotomy, gastric bypass, ureteroscopy, AAA repair, breast reconstruction, general surgeries including cholecystectomy and appendectomy. Primarily focused on post-operative (Phase II) recovery, with some pre-op responsibilities as needed. Orientation dates are scheduled for 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, and 11/2, with earlier starts prioritized.
• Experience Requirement: Minimum of 12 months in pre/post-op, same-day surgery, or PACU within the past 15 months. No first‑time travelers; at least one travel contract in pre/post‑op or PACU is required.

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 #1322857. 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 / Pre Op Registered Nurses

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