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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Grinnell, IA for RNs

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

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Grinnell, 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 Grinnell’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 Grinnell. The earliest start date in Grinnell is Jul 27, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,591 per week. The latest start date for an OR job in Grinnell is Aug 24, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,591 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 Grinnell including 14 weeks and 15 weeks.

Grinnell 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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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Grinnell: 47 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 24, 2025
  • 14
$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
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Grinnell: 47 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 27, 2025
  • 15
$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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
    Distance from Grinnell: 55 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
    Distance from Grinnell: 55 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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
    Distance from Grinnell: 55 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • August 3, 2025
  • 9
$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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
    Distance from Grinnell: 103 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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
    Distance from Grinnell: 103 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
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Grinnell: 114 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.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Grinnell: 114 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.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Grinnell: 114 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.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bettendorf, Iowa – 52722
    Distance from Grinnell: 115 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.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bettendorf, Iowa – 52722
    Distance from Grinnell: 115 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.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Moline, Illinois – 61265
    Distance from Grinnell: 115 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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Spencer, Iowa – 51301
    Distance from Grinnell: 157 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • July 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,109 to $2,324
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64132
    Distance from Grinnell: 207 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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64131
    Distance from Grinnell: 207 miles
  • 8 D,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 8
$1,658 to $1,827
Weekly Pay*
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lenexa, Kansas – 66215
    Distance from Grinnell: 220 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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55109
    Distance from Grinnell: 222 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.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Grinnell: 238 miles
  • 8 D,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 14
$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.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Grinnell: 238 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 14
$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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
    Distance from Grinnell: 314 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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
    Distance from Grinnell: 314 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,606 to $1,770
Weekly Pay*
• Number of Beds: Main 22, ASC 8, Ortho 10 • Patient Ratios: 1:1 • Equipment: various kinds DaVinci for the Robot • EMR: EPIC
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Brainerd, Minnesota – 56401
    Distance from Grinnell: 327 miles
  • 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
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Brainerd, Minnesota – 56401
    Distance from Grinnell: 327 miles
  • 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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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Grinnell, Iowa

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

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

What are the top paying Operating Room jobs currently available in or near Grinnell?

  • Registered Nurse – OR with a per week salary of $2,591, a 15 weeks duration, for a 10 D in Des Moines (46.8 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – OR with a per week salary of $2,591, a 14 weeks duration, for a 12 D in Des Moines (46.8 miles away)

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

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 8 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Grinnell and surrounding areas.

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

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Grinnell can make an average of $2,539 per week based on recent job availability.

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

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

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Grinnell

Other popular cities near Grinnell’s OR job opportunities are Newton (17.1 miles), Toledo (19 miles) and Marshalltown (23.2 miles). These are near to zip codes: 50158 (23.2 miles), 50219 (25.2 miles) and 50266 (52.3 miles).

Grinnell Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Grinnell. 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 Grinnell.

Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center (T)
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
3 SOUTH 4TH AVE
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Pella Regional Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
404 Jefferson Street
Pella, IA 50219
* 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.