Travel Nurse RN - CVOR - $3,570 per week

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: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room Nurse specializing in open heart procedures is needed for a facility in Iowa City, Iowa. This position involves working with a team focused on cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and transplant surgery, with an emphasis on scrubbing and large trauma experience. The role includes participation in a rotating schedule with on-call duties.

Job Details

• Schedule: Evenings shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, at least 2 years of strong Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) RN experience, must have scrubbing skills including specific mechanical skills checklist, large level 1 or 2 trauma experience, experience with cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and transplant surgeries, and scrub skills with an emphasis on heart procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with OR open heart procedures and large trauma cases is preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The candidate must have a comprehensive scrub skills checklist that demonstrates proficiency in scrubbing heart surgeries, and must be able to participate in a team rotation that involves on-call responsibilities once a week, including one weekend day in a 4-week cycle.

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 #1282565. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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