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

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Private housing or housing allowance

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Travel reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

A travel nursing agency is seeking an experienced travel nurse RN with a focus on preoperative care in Sioux City, Iowa. The role involves preparing patients for surgery, monitoring vital signs, and starting IVs. Candidates must possess an active RN license and have at least one year of acute care experience. Benefits include private housing options, comprehensive health insurance, and competitive salaries. This is a travel position providing 40 hours of work per week on a 10-hour day shift.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty.
• Active RN license is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery.
• Start IVs and monitor vital signs.
• Provide information about procedures and alleviate patient fears.

Skills

Acute care experience

Patient advocacy

IV start expertise

Monitoring vital signs

Education

Active RN license

Job description

Overview

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Preoperative
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Responsibilities

As a registered nurse - pre-op (RN), or pre-operative nurse, you will prepare patients for surgery. Working at a hospital or surgical center, you\'ll serve as an advocate for your patients, providing them with information about their upcoming procedures. You\'ll also start IVs, monitor vital signs, handle paperwork and help alleviate patient fears. You\'ll play an essential role in preventing disease, providing moral support and sharing education for patients and their families.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
• Active RN license

Benefits

• 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

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.