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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Cedar Rapids for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Cedar Rapids’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Cedar Rapids

We have 5 Operating Room travel jobs in Iowa, and 157 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 49 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,862 to $2,052
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 86 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,020 to $2,226
Weekly Pay*
Assists in operations under the supervision of physicians, registered nurses and other surgical personnel. Responsible for creating and maintaining the sterile field. Prepares the operating room by collecting needed supplies and equipment, passes instruments and other supplies to surgeons. Functions within the sterile field. Provides high quality care to the following surgical patient populations: Patient of any age undergoing surgical procedures in the following specialties: ENT, General, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Pain Management, Ophthalmology, Urology, OB/Gynecology and Endoscopy procedures. Procedures daily 20-25. We staff 2-3 staff per room, depending on the complexity of the procedure. Responsible for first and second scrubbing. Service lines in order of highest volume to lowest. General Orthopedic C-Sections OB/GYN ENT Urology Podiatry
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 105 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,506 to $2,762
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year. 16 OR’s 1,050 cases/month Variety of cases, Level I Trauma Ctr All specialties Open Heart, Kidney Transplant, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Robotics, ENT, General Surgery, Bariatrics, Pediatrics, Plastics, Urology, Vascular, Gynecology, Oncology
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 105 miles
  • 10 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,428 to $2,676
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year. 16 OR’s 1,050 cases/month Variety of cases, Level I Trauma Ctr All specialties Open Heart, Kidney Transplant, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Robotics, ENT, General Surgery, Bariatrics, Pediatrics, Plastics, Urology, Vascular, Gynecology, Oncology
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 105 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,351 to $2,591
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Lutheran Hospital has a long history of serving the Des Moines community and Central Iowa. The hospital has 224 staffed beds and specializes in maternity services, emergency and trauma treatment, chemical dependency treatment, behavioral medicine, general surgery, critical care, transitional and skilled care services and home health care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61614
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 140 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 12
$1,987 to $2,190
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024, Carle Health Proctor Hospital earned its second Magnet designation.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Elgin, Illinois – 60123
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 173 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,748 to $1,926
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55125
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 215 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,395 to $2,639
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55125
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 215 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,395 to $2,639
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 222 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 12
$2,252 to $2,481
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68114
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 228 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,864 to $2,054
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64132
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 253 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,700 to $1,873
Weekly Pay*
18 suite Operating Room unit at 590 bed Level 1 Trauma center. Unit sees Trauma, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Urology, GYN, Robotics (DaVinci and Mako)
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 278 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,708 to $2,985
Weekly Pay*
Avera is an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD. Avera serves South Dakota and surrounding areas of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota through six regional centers in Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, Sioux Falls and Yankton, SD, and Marshall, MN. No matter where you choose to work and live, bring your expertise to Avera’s patient-centered and service-oriented environment. Join us in providing compassionate nursing care in a true team environment — and work alongside expert physicians and surgeons. At Avera, we provide nationally recognized care. We’re proud of the many awards and honors we’ve earned.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65807
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 343 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 10
$2,232 to $2,460
Weekly Pay*
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Mitchell, South Dakota – 57301
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 344 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,889 to $3,183
Weekly Pay*
Across the Avera system, including Avera Queen of Peace, you benefit from evidence-based care, a strong focus on your safety and comfort while you stay with us, and the best possible outcomes from your particular situation. In addition, you’re assured of outstanding care from the experts at Avera Queen of Peace because the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shows we meet or exceed national standards on quality measures related to heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, emergency care and stroke care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Midland, Michigan – 48670
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 391 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,818 to $2,003
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 405 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,730 to $1,907
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 405 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,730 to $1,907
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the Surgical Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40215
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 405 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,730 to $1,907
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team. 300 bed community hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services including 24/7 STEMI service
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Detroit, Michigan – 48202
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 441 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,783 to $1,965
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tulsa, Oklahoma – 74133
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 467 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,914 to $2,110
Weekly Pay*
The elite team members of this OR unit are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and passion to their role.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Elyria, Ohio – 44035
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 494 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 26
$1,928 to $2,125
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Zanesville, Ohio – 43701
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 522 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 16
$1,985 to $2,188
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Beachwood, Ohio – 44122
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 524 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,692 to $1,865
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Cedar Rapids. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Cedar Rapids and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Cedar Rapids and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Cedar Rapids, IA

What are the top paying Operating Room jobs currently available in or near Cedar Rapids?

  • Registered Nurse – OR with a per week salary of $2,052, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 D in Waterloo (49 miles away)

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel jobs in Cedar Rapids?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 10 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Cedar Rapids and nearby cities?

A: A 10 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Cedar Rapids can make an average of $2,480 per week based on recent job availability.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Operating Room staff in or near Cedar Rapids?

  • St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids (1.8 miles from Cedar Rapids)

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in Cedar Rapids?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in Cedar Rapids is 13.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Cedar Rapids

In Cedar Rapids, facilities like St. Luke’s Hospital, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like West Cedar Rapids (zip code 52404) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Cedar Rapids’s OR job opportunities are Anamosa (19.7 miles), Tiffin (20.9 miles) and Coralville (23.2 miles). These are near to zip codes: 52402 (1.8 miles).

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Cedar Rapids Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Cedar Rapids. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling OR nurse position in or nearby Cedar Rapids.

Allen Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, and 13
Departments
Dialysis Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry Telemetry
Address
1825 Logan Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50703
Mercy Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
15 and 13
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Home Health Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – Level II Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Oncology Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
500 East Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
St. Luke’s Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 11, and 8
Departments
Ambulatory OR Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1026 ‘A’ Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Cedar Rapids (52404)
Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, and 13
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry
Address
3421 West 9th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 9, 16, 13, 3, 7, 14, and 8
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplant Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Dialysis Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Operating Room Pediatric Psychology Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric
Address
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.