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: Operating Room (OR) Nurse in a general surgery and plastics team. This position involves circulating and scrubbing for general surgery and plastics procedures, with an emphasis on solid skills in both areas. The role requires a professional capable of working both as a circulating nurse and scrub nurse, supporting the surgical team during multiple types of surgeries within a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: Evenings, starting at 11:00 AM with a shift length of 12 hours, minimum of 36 hours per week. The work schedule includes rotating shifts, with two-week contracts and weekly shift extensions.
Required Qualifications: Valid IA/COMPACT nursing license, experience with large trauma cases, proficiency with EPIC electronic medical record system, and a minimum of 2 years of OR experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong skills checklist in general surgery and plastics, circulating and scrubbing skills checklists in sub packet, and experience in a high-volume trauma setting.
Additional Information: Candidate must have the ability to circulate and scrub general surgery and plastics. The position involves working with a team for scheduled start dates of 10/26/2026, with an end date of 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 #1316455. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Iowa City, IA
Skills
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
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Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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