Travel Nurse RN - CVOR - $2,755 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CVOR Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/14/2026 Duration: 26 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: Operating Room (OR) Nurse specializing in Open Heart procedures in Des Moines, Iowa. This position involves providing advanced perioperative care within a Level I trauma center, with a focus on cardiac and thoracic surgeries. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment with diverse surgical cases and rotating shifts. Job Details: Schedule: Days, 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week Required Qualifications: 24 months of current/recent operating room / CVOR experience, experience in Cardiac and General surgeries (80% cardiac cases, 20% general), scrub experience including open heart scrubbing, active Iowa or IA multistate license, American Heart Association BLS certification, EPIC electronic medical systems experience within last 3 years, trauma level I experience highly preferred, no first-time travelers; must have completed a previous travel assignment within 15 months Preferred Qualifications: Trauma level II experience preferred Additional Information: Orientation scheduled for 9/14, 9/21, 9/28 (sooner starts are prioritized). The assignment involves floating across multiple campuses, including Iowa Methodist, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist MC. The role includes on-call duties up to 2 overnight shifts per week and 1 weekend per month, with a schedule from Friday 5:00 pm through Monday 6:30 am. Certification and licensing requirements include BLS (AHA) and a valid Iowa or multistate license. The position involves working with advanced equipment such as Davinci robots and Stealth technology for neuro navigation. Benefits 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 #1295490. 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. 401k retirement plan Referral bonus #J-18808-Ljbffr Cross Country Nurses