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: 09/21/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Operating Room Cardiothoracic, Peripheral Vascular, and Transplant (Heart and Lung) Specialist position located in Iowa City, Iowa. The role involves performing scrubbing duties for cardiac surgeries, including team rotations for on-call shifts and weekend coverage. This position starts on 09/21/2026 and requires a minimum of two years of strong cardiovascular operating room experience with proficient scrubbing skills for complex cardiac cases.
Job Details:
Shift Time: Days
Shift Hours: 10 hours
Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Start Date: 09/21/2026
Travel Required: No
Float Required: No
Required Qualifications: Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and two years of cardiovascular operating room experience. Must have large-level 1 or 2 trauma experience.
Responsibilities:
Scrub for cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and transplant surgeries, including heart and lung procedures.
Participate in a four-week team rotation for on-call coverage, including one weekend (Saturday or Sunday) 24-hour call period.
Demonstrate proficiency in OR scrub skills specific to cardiac cases, with documentation of skills included in the submittal packet.
Adhere to all SOPs and safety protocols relevant to cardiac surgical procedures.
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 #1299422. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)unmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Vascular Surgeryunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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