CVOR | RN
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Mason City, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $72.64
- Weekly
- $2,615
- Yearly (full-time)
- $135,980
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- ASAP
This job pays about $72.64/hour — 92% 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, 36 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
- 849 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa from 6 agencies, 48 of them in Mason City.
- Pay in these listings: $17.80 – $112/hour, median $57.36/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Iowa: $37.80/hour ($78,624/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($60.25/hour across 429 jobs).
Job description
Travel CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) Job – Mason City, Iowa
Travel CVOR RN opportunity in Mason City, Iowa: join a cardiovascular operating room team supporting open heart, cardiac, and thoracic surgical cases on a 13-week contract. Mason City, Iowa 50401 offers a welcoming Midwestern community with a comfortable small-city feel and convenient access to local dining, parks, and culture.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel nursing
- Setting: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) / Operating Room
- Location: Mason City, Iowa 50401
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,550 - $2,680
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
- Weekly Hours: 40 guaranteed hours
- On-Call: 10-15 days per month
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 1 year of CVOR nursing or open heart surgical experience
- Strong knowledge of cardiovascular operating room procedures and perioperative nursing care
- Ability to work day shifts and participate in on-call coverage
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and clinical skills in a fast-paced surgical environment
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing support in the cardiovascular operating room
- Assist with open heart, cardiac, and CVOR procedures throughout the surgical case
- Prepare the operating room and support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures
- Maintain patient safety, sterile technique, and clinical accuracy at all times
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to deliver high-quality patient care
Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career with this CVOR RN opportunity in Mason City, Iowa.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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