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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA 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.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for OR travel jobs in Cedar Rapids. The earliest start date in Cedar Rapids is Aug 4, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,052 per week. The latest start date for an OR job in Cedar Rapids is Aug 11, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $1,682 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Operating Room travel nurse job in Cedar Rapids including 13 weeks.

Cedar Rapids is a great location for OR travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Cedar Rapids

We have 8 Operating Room travel jobs in Iowa, and 212 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, 12 N,
  • August 4, 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
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 49 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • August 11, 2025
  • 13
$1,526 to $1,682
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
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 66 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 14
$2,340 to $2,579
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery and cardiac cath labs, Five state-of-the-art surgery suites for both outpatient surgeries and inpatient procedures, including orthopedics, heart procedures, bariatrics, robotic surgery, aroscopic surgery, neurosurgery and emergency operations Epilepsy monitoring unit and neuroscience services, Medical/surgical intensive care units, Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health/Riverside, providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, Rehabilitation services providing therapies for both inpatients and outpatients with varying levels of functional impairment, Pediatric services, Radiology, diagnostics and gastrointestinal lab.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 66 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 14
$2,340 to $2,579
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery and cardiac cath labs, Five state-of-the-art surgery suites for both outpatient surgeries and inpatient procedures, including orthopedics, heart procedures, bariatrics, robotic surgery, aroscopic surgery, neurosurgery and emergency operations Epilepsy monitoring unit and neuroscience services, Medical/surgical intensive care units, Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health/Riverside, providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, Rehabilitation services providing therapies for both inpatients and outpatients with varying levels of functional impairment, Pediatric services, Radiology, diagnostics and gastrointestinal lab.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bettendorf, Iowa – 52722
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 67 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 14
$2,516 to $2,773
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Trinity is a regional integrated health care delivery system including four full-service hospitals in Rock Island and Moline, Illinois and Bettendorf and Muscatine, Iowa with a total of 555 licensed inpatient beds. UnityPoint Health – Trinity hospitals, clinics, home health care agency, mental health center and health sciences college employ more than 4,000 employees. Together, we are working toward physician-driven, patient-centered care to achieve our vision of delivering the best outcome for every patient, every time.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bettendorf, Iowa – 52722
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 67 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 14
$2,516 to $2,773
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Trinity is a regional integrated health care delivery system including four full-service hospitals in Rock Island and Moline, Illinois and Bettendorf and Muscatine, Iowa with a total of 555 licensed inpatient beds. UnityPoint Health – Trinity hospitals, clinics, home health care agency, mental health center and health sciences college employ more than 4,000 employees. Together, we are working toward physician-driven, patient-centered care to achieve our vision of delivering the best outcome for every patient, every time.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Moline, Illinois – 61265
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 68 miles
  • 10 D,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,340 to $2,579
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Trinity is a regional integrated health care delivery system including four full-service hospitals in Rock Island and Moline, Illinois and Bettendorf and Muscatine, Iowa with a total of 555 licensed inpatient beds. UnityPoint Health – Trinity hospitals, clinics, home health care agency, mental health center and health sciences college employ more than 4,000 employees. Together, we are working toward physician-driven, patient-centered care to achieve our vision of delivering the best outcome for every patient, every time.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 86 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,242 to $2,471
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
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 86 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,003 to $2,207
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
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 112 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,085 to $2,298
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
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 112 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • July 21, 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
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55109
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 215 miles
  • 8 E,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 14
$2,244 to $2,473
Weekly Pay*
Fairview’s mission extends beyond traditional health care settings. We’re rooted in and committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. We do this in partnership with the community while providing high-quality care. The Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub is partnership in action. Together with a group of community organizations, our St. Paul campus has transformed into a community-driven space focused on prevention and wellness.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64131
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 253 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 8
$1,912 to $2,108
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 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,700 to $1,873
Weekly Pay*
Esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its team. Unit runs 11 OR rooms every day and perform transplants, burns, neuro, vascular, general, robotic, ortho, ENT, and gyn. 500+ bed Level 1 Trauma center and teaching hospital. KC/KCMO has several outstanding restaurants that have been featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive thrus, & Dives!” AND they have the WORLD FAMOUS KANSAS CITY BBQ TOUR!! The area has recently enjoyed a thriving tech boom, and offers music fans a stunning Jazz scene.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lenexa, Kansas – 66215
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 266 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,903 to $2,097
Weekly Pay*
350 bed Level 2 Trauma center located in a suburb just south of Kansas City. Local attractions include the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Museum at Prairiefire, Indian Creek Greenway, and numerous other museums and theaters.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 278 miles
  • 8 D,
  • August 25, 2025
  • 13
$2,516 to $2,773
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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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 278 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 25, 2025
  • 13
$2,355 to $2,596
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
  • Herrin, Illinois – 62948
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 322 miles
  • 10 D,
  • August 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,163 to $2,384
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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Carbondale, Illinois – 62901
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 323 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,058 to $2,268
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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Brainerd, Minnesota – 56401
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 326 miles
  • 8 D, 8 E,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,904 to $3,201
Weekly Pay*
Functions under the supervision of an RN in providing technical interventions in the Operating Room to patients of all ages. They are also responsible for tasks relating to instrumentation, equipment, prosthesis, and supplies. Our Mission & Values: Coming together gives us greater resources to achieve our mission and vision while strengthening our core values. Our mission, values and belief statements are the foundation of our promise to the patients, families and communities we serve. Mission: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Patient Experience North Star: Helping those we serve feel safe and cared for. Values: Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship,Teamwork
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Brainerd, Minnesota – 56401
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 326 miles
  • 8 D, 8 E,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,904 to $3,201
Weekly Pay*
Functions under the supervision of an RN in providing technical interventions in the Operating Room to patients of all ages. They are also responsible for tasks relating to instrumentation, equipment, prosthesis, and supplies. Our Mission & Values: Coming together gives us greater resources to achieve our mission and vision while strengthening our core values. Our mission, values and belief statements are the foundation of our promise to the patients, families and communities we serve. Mission: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Patient Experience North Star: Helping those we serve feel safe and cared for. Values: Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship,Teamwork
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Duluth, Minnesota – 55805
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 331 miles
  • 12 N,
  • August 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,435 to $2,684
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
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 343 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,729 to $1,906
Weekly Pay*
Provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the surgeon, and the circulating Registered Nurse consistent with the established standards of practice, the goals of Mercy Health, the philosophy of the Sister’s of Mercy and the Employee Code of Conduct. Efficiently set-up surgical cases in multiple specialty disciplines, providing equipment and supplies based on patient needs and surgeon preference. Demonstrate technical skills related to: creating and maintaining a sterile field; performing instrument, sponge, and sharp counts; and assisting other OR staff per patient safety and direct patient care policies. Functions as resource person for newly hired Surgical Technicians and students of visiting Surgical Technology schools. Performs related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Toledo, Ohio – 43608
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 417 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • August 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,124 to $2,341
Weekly Pay*
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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,12 N in Waterloo (49 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – OR with a per week salary of $1,682, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 D,12 N 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 $2,529 per week based on recent job availability.

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 weeks.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Cedar Rapids

Other popular cities near Cedar Rapids’s OR job opportunities are North Liberty (18.1 miles), Anamosa (19.7 miles) and Tiffin (20.9 miles). These are near to zip codes: 52245 (24.7 miles), 50702 (49 miles) and 52001 (60.5 miles).

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.

Mercy Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks and 15 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Home Health Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – Level II, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient Oncology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, and Telemetry RN
Address
500 East Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
9 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 15 wks, and 16 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Sterile Processing Tech, and Telemetry RN
Address
3421 West 9th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
* 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.