OR Tech in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,846/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $46.15
- Weekly
- $1,846
- Yearly (full-time)
- $95,992
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $46.15/hour — 22% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa ($37.80/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa right now
- 690 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa from 6 agencies, 36 of them in Cedar Rapids.
- Pay in these listings: $18.06 – $112/hour, median $58.51/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Iowa: $37.80/hour ($78,624/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($59.73/hour across 387 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel healthcare contract in Cedar Rapids supporting orthopedic and general surgery procedures. This assignment is suited for an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist with expertise in total joint cases, general surgery, and Mako and/or Rosa robotics. Da Vinci robotics experience is highly preferred. You will support operating room procedures on 10-hour day shifts while bringing at least 36 months of current surgical technology experience. NBSTSA certification and AHA or American Red Cross BLS are required.
Weather:
Expect crisp, cool conditions with changing skies, comfortable afternoons, and cooler mornings and evenings. Light rain and occasional early frost may occur, so layers and a weather-ready jacket are useful.
Fun Things To Do:
- Downtown Cedar Rapids: Explore local dining, shops, and entertainment.
- Cedar River: Enjoy a scenic walk or relaxing afternoon along the riverfront.
- Cedar Rapids area: Spend a day visiting local parks and outdoor spaces.
- Eastern Iowa: Take a day trip to explore nearby communities, dining, and regional attractions.
- Iowa countryside: Plan a day trip for scenic drives and seasonal outdoor activities.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Shift: 10-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 40 hours per week
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