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

Cross Country Nurses; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; 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 is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Sioux City, Iowa. This fulltime travel role involves working on a fast-paced OR team across orthopedic, general, robotic, spine, ENT, and gynecology services.

You will need an active IA or compact nursing license, BLS and ACLS, at least 2 years of OR experience, and Epic EMR proficiency. Robotics experience and CNOR are preferred, with weekend call responsibilities and orientation dates noted.

Qualifications

• Active Iowa (IA) or compact nursing license
• BLS (American Heart Association preferred, ARC or US Military certificates accepted)
• ACLS (American Heart Association preferred, ARC or US Military certificates accepted)
• at least 2 years of OR experience
• Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience
• mandatory reporter status
• prior travel experience in operating rooms
• robotics experience preferred
• CNOR certification preferred
• drivers license
• must have worked in a Level 3 Trauma Center

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative patient care in a fast-paced OR as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Support multiple surgical disciplines including orthopedic, general, robotic, spine, ENT, and gynecology procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, nurses, and support staff to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes
• Float rotations may occur within the same discipline across local campuses

Skills

IA license

BLS

ACLS

OR experience

Epic EMR

Mandatory reporter

Travel OR experience

CNOR preferred

Level 3 Trauma

Driver's license

Tools

Epic EMR

Robotics experience

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Sioux City, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) nurse located in Sioux City. This position involves working as part of an interdisciplinary team providing clinical expertise in perioperative patient care. The role requires deployment within a fast-paced surgical environment, supporting various surgical disciplines including orthopedic, general, robotic, spine, ENT, and gynecology procedures.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Active Iowa (IA) or compact nursing license; BLS (American Heart Association preferred, ARC or US Military certificates accepted); ACLS (American Heart Association preferred, ARC or US Military certificates accepted); at least 2 years of OR experience; Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience; mandatory reporter status; prior travel experience in operating rooms; robotics experience preferred; CNOR certification preferred; drivers license; must have worked in a Level 3 Trauma Center.
• Preferred Qualifications: CNOR certification; robotics experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required within the same discipline across local campuses.
• Additional Information: Candidates should have recent supervisory reference documentation, be able to work within specified clinical and operational requirements, and be prepared to participate in weekends call responsibilities approximately 3 to 4 weekends in a 12-week period, including Saturdays, Sundays, and some Fridays. Orientation is scheduled for 10/12/2026 and 10/26/2026.

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 #1321491. 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