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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 # . 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
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Worksite address
cedar rapids, IA, 52404, US
Who can apply
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