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Job Description & Requirements
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Iowa City, Iowa.
Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, evenings
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room Nurse (OR RN) General Surgery, Plastics, and Vascular location unspecified. This position involves circulating and scrub roles in vascular surgery procedures, requiring strong vascular skills. Candidates must possess an Illinois or Compact license, have large trauma experience, and be proficient in Electronic Health Record systems. It is suited for professionals with a minimum of two years of experience in similar settings, available to work evening shifts.
Job Details
Schedule: 10-hour evening shifts, approximately 40 hours per week, starting at 11:00 AM. Shift includes a weekly extension of the shift and 24-hour weekend call every 6 weeks. Weekend coverage rotates based on unit vacation schedules, with no more than one weekend per contract.
Required Qualifications: Illinois or Compact license, large trauma experience, Electronic Health Record (EHR) proficiency, minimum of 2 years of operating room experience, circulating and scrub vascular skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong vascular surgical skills, experience with trauma cases, coverage for large-scale surgeries.
Additional Information: Must have circulating and scrub vascular skills. Candidates should demonstrate strong competency in operating room procedures, fast-paced trauma environments, and thorough knowledge of surgical protocols.
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 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
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Worksite address
iowa city, IA, 52245, US
Who can apply
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