Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Iowa City, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVOR
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: The operating room with open heart specialty in a cardiac surgical environment is seeking a qualified health care professional. The role involves intraoperative scrub and circulate duties for cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and transplant (heart and lung) procedures. The position will include participation in a team rotation for on-call duties, including one weekend day every four-week cycle.
Job Details:
Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid certifications in perioperative nursing, relevant educational background in nursing or surgical technology, and minimum of 0 years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiothoracic surgical procedures and scrub and circulate skills checklist completion.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: Must have prior experience scrubbing and circulating cardiovascular (CVOR) cases, with strong skills in both roles. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced surgical environment. Responsibilities include preparing the surgical environment, managing operative instruments, and supporting surgical team activities during cardiac surgeries.
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 #1318705. 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 Open Heart
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Iowa City, IA
Skills
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
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