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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa for RNs

Top OR Travel Nurse Jobs in Iowa for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in Iowa. We currently offer 7 of the best available OR nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 4 exclusive, high-paying Operating Room travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. Iowa OR travel jobs are currently available in cities like Grinnell, Sioux City, Waterloo and Iowa City. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Iowa OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Operating Room travel nurse in Iowa as of Jun 1, 2024 was $2,315 weekly. Currently, you can find OR jobs in Iowa with a salary range between $1,499 to $2,683 per week. The city with the highest paying OR job in Iowa currently is Waterloo with a position for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room at $1,652 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in Iowa to find OR travel nursing work in. University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Sioux City and Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center in Waterloo all have OR departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for OR travel jobs in Iowa. The earliest start date in Iowa is Aug 5, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $1,827 per week. The latest start date for an job in Iowa is Oct 7, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,216 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for an Operating Room travel nurse job in Iowa including 13 weeks.

Iowa is a popular place to work for OR travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in Iowa with Travel Operating Room Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 7 travel Operating Room positions available in the state of Iowa. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Waterloo, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 4 travel Operating Room positions available in Waterloo.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50703
  • 10 D,
  • August 12, 2024
  • 13
$1,499 to $1,652
Weekly Pay*
We are a welcoming, patient-safety centered department and organization that performs cases in a variety of surgical specialties including Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Robotics, Orthopedics, General, Robotics, Gyn, Urology, Neurosurgery and Plastics. We follow AORN Recommended Practices and are passionate about our patients and great teamwork. Allen Hospital is a 204-bed, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Cedar Valley. Allen is an affiliate hospital of UnityPoint Health, which cares for one of every three patients in Iowa. EMR is EPIC
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50703
  • 10 D,
  • August 12, 2024
  • 13
$2,434 to $2,683
Weekly Pay*
We are a welcoming, patient-safety centered department and organization that performs cases in a variety of surgical specialties including Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Robotics, Orthopedics, General, Robotics, Gyn, Urology, Neurosurgery and Plastics. We follow AORN Recommended Practices and are passionate about our patients and great teamwork. Allen Hospital is a 204-bed, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Cedar Valley. Allen is an affiliate hospital of UnityPoint Health, which cares for one of every three patients in Iowa. EMR is EPIC
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
  • 12 D,
  • August 5, 2024
  • 13
$1,658 to $1,827
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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Highest Paying Jobs in Iowa City, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 1 travel Operating Room positions available in Iowa City.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
  • 12 D, 12 E,
  • October 7, 2024
  • 13
$2,011 to $2,216
Weekly Pay*
Team 5 ” RN – needs to be able to scrub big ear cases ” 36-40 hr/wk; 10/12’s; variable start 07-1100; call rotation; possible weekend & holiday coverage
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Highest Paying Jobs in Sioux City, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 1 travel Operating Room positions available in Sioux City.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
  • 8 D,
  • August 12, 2024
  • 13
$2,434 to $2,683
Weekly Pay*
Unity Point Health – St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center has earned Gold Plus Certification for Stroke Care. St. Luke’s has been recognized by a leading industry publication for its new operating rooms. Surgical Products magazine has awarded St. Luke’s with the publication’s OR of the Year Award in the New Construction Category. Congratulations to 35 wonderful nurses from UnityPoint Health who have been recognized as one of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses for 2014. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and passion to their role. The right RN candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive and innovative work environment at this highly regarded facility.
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Statistics on OR Jobs in Iowa

Review helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in Iowa. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the state of Iowa. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Iowa for travel nursing jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Operating Room Jobs in Iowa

How much does an Operating Room travel nurse make on average in Iowa?

An OR nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,205 per week.
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How much does a night shift OR travel nurse make on average in Iowa?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Iowa can make an average of $1,865 per week based on recent job availability.
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How much does a day shift OR travel nurse make on average in Iowa?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,018 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.
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How many travel Operating Room jobs are available in Iowa?

There are currently 7 Operating Room travel nursing jobs available in Iowa. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.
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What healthcare facilities have RN Operating Room staff in Iowa?

  • Glenwood Resource Center in Glenwood
  • Eastern Iowa Health Center in Cedar Rapids
  • Promise Community Health Center in Sioux Center
  • Medix Occupational Health Services in Ankeny
  • Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City
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What types of shifts are most common for OR travel nursing jobs in Iowa?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common shifts in Iowa cities.
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Healthcare Facilities in Iowa that offer Operating Room Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Iowa area that have historically offered jobs for Operating Room professionals.
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1200 Pleasant Street, NULL
Des Moines, IA 50309
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 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, NULL
Iowa City, IA 52242
St. Luke’s Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Departments
Ambulatory OR Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1026 ‘A’ Avenue NE, NULL
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Cedar Rapids (52404)
St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 20
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Telemetry
Address
2720 Stone Park Boulevard, NULL
Sioux City, IA 51104
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
9, 13, 11, and 8
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1001 Pennsylvania Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Hospice Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Address
1000 4th Street, SW, NULL
Mason City, IA 50401
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center – West Burlington Campus
Shifts
6 D, 8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cath Lab Director of Nursing Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Long Term Acute Care Medical Surgical Operating Room Pediatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1221 S Gear Ave
West Burlington, IA 52655
Allen Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Rehabilitation Telemetry Telemetry
Address
1825 Logan Avenue, NULL
Waterloo, IA 50703
Genesis Medical Center – Davenport East Rusholme Street
Shifts
10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Emergency Room Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit
Address
1227 E. RUSHOLME ST.
Davenport, IA 52803
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center – Fort Madison Campus
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Emergency Room House Supervisor Long Term Acute Care Operating Room Psychiatric Telemetry Telemetry
Address
5445 Avenue O
Fort Madison, IA 52627

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