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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Dubuque, IA for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Dubuque, Iowa

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Dubuque

We have 6 Operating Room travel jobs in Iowa, and 173 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.

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Freeport, Illinois – 61032
    Distance from Dubuque: 55 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,395 to $2,639
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
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
    Distance from Dubuque: 86 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 15
$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 Dubuque: 86 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 27, 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 Dubuque: 86 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 14
$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
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Dubuque: 163 miles
  • 10 N,
  • July 8, 2025
  • 15
$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 Dubuque: 163 miles
  • 8 N,
  • July 7, 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 Dubuque: 163 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,351 to $2,591
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
  • Ashland, Wisconsin – 54806
    Distance from Dubuque: 283 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,301 to $2,535
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68114
    Distance from Dubuque: 285 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 8, 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 – 64131
    Distance from Dubuque: 312 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 12
$1,658 to $1,827
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Marquette, Michigan – 49855
    Distance from Dubuque: 322 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,143 to $2,362
Weekly Pay*
Our hospital is located in Marquette, MI, one of “America’s Most Liveable Communities” by Partners for Livable Communities in 2004. As a 307-bed specialty care hospital, we receive patients from across the UP and provides care in 65 specialties and subspecialties. Its medical staff of more than 200 doctors works as a team with its more than 1,800 employees in caring for approximately 9,000 inpatients and more than 350,000 outpatients per year. Our major services include its Heart & Vascular Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine Center, Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Bariatric Medicine & Weight Management Center and Women’s Health, Family Birthing, and Pediatrics Center. The hospital also provides the region’s premier services in imaging, surgery and laboratory and is home to the UP Telehealth Network, a leading telehealth network in the nation. We also service many of the communities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with 42 primary and specialty care clinics spread throughout the region.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Marquette, Michigan – 49855
    Distance from Dubuque: 322 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,143 to $2,362
Weekly Pay*
Our hospital is located in Marquette, MI, one of “America’s Most Liveable Communities” by Partners for Livable Communities in 2004. As a 307-bed specialty care hospital, we receive patients from across the UP and provides care in 65 specialties and subspecialties. Its medical staff of more than 200 doctors works as a team with its more than 1,800 employees in caring for approximately 9,000 inpatients and more than 350,000 outpatients per year. Our major services include its Heart & Vascular Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine Center, Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Bariatric Medicine & Weight Management Center and Women’s Health, Family Birthing, and Pediatrics Center. The hospital also provides the region’s premier services in imaging, surgery and laboratory and is home to the UP Telehealth Network, a leading telehealth network in the nation. We also service many of the communities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with 42 primary and specialty care clinics spread throughout the region.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Marquette, Michigan – 49855
    Distance from Dubuque: 322 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,914 to $2,109
Weekly Pay*
Our hospital is located in Marquette, MI, one of “America’s Most Liveable Communities” by Partners for Livable Communities in 2004. As a 307-bed specialty care hospital, we receive patients from across the UP and provides care in 65 specialties and subspecialties. Its medical staff of more than 200 doctors works as a team with its more than 1,800 employees in caring for approximately 9,000 inpatients and more than 350,000 outpatients per year. Our major services include its Heart & Vascular Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine Center, Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Bariatric Medicine & Weight Management Center and Women’s Health, Family Birthing, and Pediatrics Center. The hospital also provides the region’s premier services in imaging, surgery and laboratory and is home to the UP Telehealth Network, a leading telehealth network in the nation. We also service many of the communities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with 42 primary and specialty care clinics spread throughout the region.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Herrin, Illinois – 62948
    Distance from Dubuque: 336 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 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
  • Carbondale, Illinois – 62901
    Distance from Dubuque: 339 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 8, 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
  • Saginaw, Michigan – 48601
    Distance from Dubuque: 345 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,702 to $1,876
Weekly Pay*
This position is responsible for assessing the needs of each patient before and during a surgical procedure and maintains patient safety. The RN outlines individual care plans, implements, evaluates and documents care of the patient during surgical procedures. Provides leadership to the OR team. Communicates with the patient and family, OR team, supervisor, manager and ancillary departments. Participates in staff development through preceptorship and continuing education
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Saginaw, Michigan – 48601
    Distance from Dubuque: 345 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,702 to $1,876
Weekly Pay*
This position is responsible for assessing the needs of each patient before and during a surgical procedure and maintains patient safety. The RN outlines individual care plans, implements, evaluates and documents care of the patient during surgical procedures. Provides leadership to the OR team. Communicates with the patient and family, OR team, supervisor, manager and ancillary departments. Participates in staff development through preceptorship and continuing education
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Greenville, Ohio – 45331
    Distance from Dubuque: 354 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,909 to $2,103
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
  • Detroit, Michigan – 48202
    Distance from Dubuque: 389 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 8, 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
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40215
    Distance from Dubuque: 391 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 8, 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
  • Madisonville, Kentucky – 42431
    Distance from Dubuque: 395 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 8, 2025
  • 13
$2,105 to $2,319
Weekly Pay*
Need a RN for Surgery. Def need to be very skilled in ortho, general, abdominal, urology, vascular. Hearts would be a bonus!!!
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Grosse Pointe, Michigan – 48236
    Distance from Dubuque: 395 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 15, 2025
  • 13
$1,783 to $1,965
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person 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
  • Joplin, Missouri – 64804
    Distance from Dubuque: 426 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,606 to $1,770
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
  • Joplin, Missouri – 64804
    Distance from Dubuque: 426 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,606 to $1,770
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 Dubuque, Iowa

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Dubuque. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Dubuque 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 Dubuque and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Dubuque, IA

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

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

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

A: A 10 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Dubuque can make an average of $1,920 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Dubuque and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Dubuque can make an average of $1,817 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • The Finley Hospital in Dubuque
  • Mercy Medical Center – Dubuque in Dubuque
  • FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport (55.1 miles from Dubuque)
  • Genesis Medical Center – Davenport East Rusholme Street in Davenport (67.6 miles from Dubuque)
  • Mercy Hospital in Iowa City (73 miles from Dubuque)

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

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

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Dubuque

In Dubuque, facilities like The Finley Hospital and Mercy Medical Center – Dubuque, all offer OR departments.

Other popular cities near Dubuque’s OR job opportunities are Dyersville (23.4 miles), Guttenberg (29.6 miles) and Manchester (40.3 miles). These are near to zip codes: 61032 (55.1 miles), 52803 (67.6 miles) and 52245 (73 miles).

Dubuque Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 2 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Dubuque. 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 Dubuque.

Mercy Medical Center – Dubuque
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks, 13 wks, and 16 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Long Term Acute Care Registered Nurse, Long Term Acute Care Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Skilled RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
250 Mercy Drive
Dubuque, IA 52001
The Finley Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 5 wks, 13 wks, and 15 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Home Health Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Pre/Post Operative, Psychiatric, Rehabilitation RN, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
350 North Grandview Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
* 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.