Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,610 per week Job at Cross Country Nurses, Iowa City, IA

  • Cross Country Nurses
  • Iowa City, IA

Job Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: OR - Operating Room
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/26/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, evenings
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Operating Room (OR) nursing position is based in a healthcare facility and involves circulating and scrubbing for general surgery, plastics, and vascular procedures. The role requires skilled professionals to work in a fast-paced environment with rotating shifts. The assignment provides an opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in surgical nursing.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: Evenings, with a start time of 0900 for 12-hour shifts, rotating to 1100-2130, with a maximum of 2 weeks per contract. Call or shift extension required weekly. 24-hour weekend call every 6 weeks. Weekend coverage is scheduled per unit rotation to cover vacations, with no more than 1 weekend per contract.
  • Required Qualifications: Valid IA (Iowa) or Compact license, extensive trauma experience, proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in surgical nursing.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Strong skills in general surgery, plastics, and vascular procedures; experience with OR Circulate and Scrub roles.
  • Additional Information: The role involves circulating and scrub roles in general surgery, plastics, and vascular surgeries within the operating room. Candidates should be prepared for a 13-week assignment starting on 10/26/2026 and concluding on 01/25/2027.

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 #1316483. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Zero hours contract, Shift work, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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