Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,460 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a Cedar Rapids, Iowa assignment. The role focuses on perioperative care in the OR with robotic-assisted surgery, total joints, general and spine procedures.

Candidates must hold an Iowa license (or compact), BLS, EPIC EMR proficiency, and have 24 months OR experience, including robotics. Expect 10-hour shifts, 40 hours weekly, and a 13-week travel contract with competitive pay and housing options.

Qualifications

• Active IA or compact nurse licensure required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Minimum 24 months operating room experience; robotics experience preferred.
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing OR suites for surgery.
• Assisting with robotic procedures.
• Maintaining patient safety and aseptic technique.
• Ensuring compliance with clinical standards and documentation.

Skills

Robotic-assisted surgery

Orthopedics (Total Joints)

General surgery

Spine procedures

EPIC EMR

BLS certification

Travel nursing experience

Education

RN license (Iowa or multistate Compact)

BLS Certification (AHA/ARC)

Tools

Mako robotic system

Rosa robotic system

DaVinci Xi

Job description

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: 10 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room Nurse (RN) Iowa
This position involves providing comprehensive perioperative care within the operating room environment. The role requires proficiency in robotic-assisted surgery, orthopedics including Total Joints, general surgery, and Spine procedures. The candidate will be responsible for supporting a busy surgical unit with a focus on safety and efficient clinical practices.

Job Details

• Shift Time: Rotating
• Schedule: 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Certifications and Education: Active Iowa or multistate Compact Nurse Licensure; BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; proficiency in EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR); minimum of 24 months current operating room experience, including experience with Mako or Rosa robotic systems, DaVinci Xi, and orthopedic surgeries involving Total Joints; proficient in general and spine surgeries within the previous 12 months; scrub experience desirable.
• Experience: Minimum 0 years (experience requirement: 0 years)
• Additional Requirements: Successful candidates must have a valid driver's license and references from within the last 24 months.
• Responsibilities: Preparing OR suites for surgery, assisting with robotic procedures, maintaining patient safety, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards.
• Submission Requirements: Clinical interview pre-screening, professional references, current state licensure documentation, and drivers license.
• Note: Travel experience within the previous 15 months is preferred.

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 #1306222. 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