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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Joplin, MO for RNs

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Joplin: 201 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 11, 2025
  • 13
$1,977 to $2,179
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Joplin: 201 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 11, 2025
  • 13
$1,977 to $2,179
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Joplin: 201 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,977 to $2,179
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Joplin: 201 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,906 to $2,101
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital Nurses for this unit need Med Surg experience as this floor has inpatients pre or post-surgical services-mostly surgical experience is needed. 4E candidates will care for patients post operatively and need to have experiences taking care of patients with new drains, wounds, trachs, ostomies, NGT or DHT. Some of these patients will be Step down care as well. Ratios are 5 or 5:1 for surgical patients and 3:1 for SD area. 4W is our surgical transplant area and also has Step down patients and post op patients. These patients are new transplant patients or returning transplant patients. They need close monitoring for reaction and rejection as well as infection.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Joplin: 201 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,906 to $2,101
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital Nurses for this unit need Med Surg experience as this floor has inpatients pre or post-surgical services-mostly surgical experience is needed. 4E candidates will care for patients post operatively and need to have experiences taking care of patients with new drains, wounds, trachs, ostomies, NGT or DHT. Some of these patients will be Step down care as well. Ratios are 5 or 5:1 for surgical patients and 3:1 for SD area. 4W is our surgical transplant area and also has Step down patients and post op patients. These patients are new transplant patients or returning transplant patients. They need close monitoring for reaction and rejection as well as infection.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Joplin: 201 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,906 to $2,101
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital Nurses for this unit need Med Surg experience as this floor has inpatients pre or post-surgical services-mostly surgical experience is needed. 4E candidates will care for patients post operatively and need to have experiences taking care of patients with new drains, wounds, trachs, ostomies, NGT or DHT. Some of these patients will be Step down care as well. Ratios are 5 or 5:1 for surgical patients and 3:1 for SD area. 4W is our surgical transplant area and also has Step down patients and post op patients. These patients are new transplant patients or returning transplant patients. They need close monitoring for reaction and rejection as well as infection.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Joplin: 201 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,906 to $2,101
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital Nurses for this unit need Med Surg experience as this floor has inpatients pre or post-surgical services-mostly surgical experience is needed. 4E candidates will care for patients post operatively and need to have experiences taking care of patients with new drains, wounds, trachs, ostomies, NGT or DHT. Some of these patients will be Step down care as well. Ratios are 5 or 5:1 for surgical patients and 3:1 for SD area. 4W is our surgical transplant area and also has Step down patients and post op patients. These patients are new transplant patients or returning transplant patients. They need close monitoring for reaction and rejection as well as infection.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Joplin: 201 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,906 to $2,101
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital Nurses for this unit need Med Surg experience as this floor has inpatients pre or post-surgical services-mostly surgical experience is needed. 4E candidates will care for patients post operatively and need to have experiences taking care of patients with new drains, wounds, trachs, ostomies, NGT or DHT. Some of these patients will be Step down care as well. Ratios are 5 or 5:1 for surgical patients and 3:1 for SD area. 4W is our surgical transplant area and also has Step down patients and post op patients. These patients are new transplant patients or returning transplant patients. They need close monitoring for reaction and rejection as well as infection.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Joplin: 201 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,906 to $2,101
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital Nurses for this unit need Med Surg experience as this floor has inpatients pre or post-surgical services-mostly surgical experience is needed. 4E candidates will care for patients post operatively and need to have experiences taking care of patients with new drains, wounds, trachs, ostomies, NGT or DHT. Some of these patients will be Step down care as well. Ratios are 5 or 5:1 for surgical patients and 3:1 for SD area. 4W is our surgical transplant area and also has Step down patients and post op patients. These patients are new transplant patients or returning transplant patients. They need close monitoring for reaction and rejection as well as infection.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Joplin: 201 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,800 to $1,984
Weekly Pay*
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. -Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. -Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. -Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. -Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. -Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. -Delivers patient care competently. -Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge. -Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. -Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. -Delegates tasks to support staff.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Paris, Texas – 75460
    Distance from Joplin: 244 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 20, 2025
$1,586 to $1,748
Weekly Pay*
Paris Regional Health (formerly known as Paris Regional Medical Center), located in Paris, Texas, is a 154-bed, general acute care hospital serving Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma. With state-of-the-art equipment, robust service lines and a staff of 900+, Paris Regional stands as the most complex hospital in at least a 70-mile radius of Paris. We are proud to be able to serve our community and surrounding area with quality health care close to home.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Carbondale, Illinois – 62901
    Distance from Joplin: 294 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
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68114
    Distance from Joplin: 298 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 21, 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
  • Herrin, Illinois – 62948
    Distance from Joplin: 305 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
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Joplin: 316 miles
  • 10 N,
  • July 5, 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 Joplin: 316 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 Joplin: 316 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
  • Arlington, Texas – 76015
    Distance from Joplin: 334 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,568 to $1,728
Weekly Pay*
Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its team. 380 bed Level 3 Trauma center City of 400k people located between Dallas and Forth Worth.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Arlington, Texas – 76015
    Distance from Joplin: 334 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,568 to $1,728
Weekly Pay*
Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its team. 380 bed Level 3 Trauma center City of 400k people located between Dallas and Forth Worth.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Arlington, Texas – 76015
    Distance from Joplin: 334 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,568 to $1,728
Weekly Pay*
Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its team. 380 bed Level 3 Trauma center City of 400k people located between Dallas and Forth Worth.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kingwood, Texas – 77339
    Distance from Joplin: 342 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,872 to $2,063
Weekly Pay*
368 bed facility located 20 miles north of Houston
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Corsicana, Texas – 75110
    Distance from Joplin: 362 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,410 to $1,554
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
  • Madisonville, Kentucky – 42431
    Distance from Joplin: 386 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 5, 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
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
    Distance from Joplin: 391 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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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Joplin, Missouri

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

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Joplin, MO

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

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Joplin and surrounding areas.

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Joplin can make an average of $1,664 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Joplin can make an average of $1,772 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • Mercy Hospital Joplin in Joplin
  • Northwest Medical Center Of Benton County in Bentonville (52 miles from Joplin)

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

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

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Joplin

In Joplin, facilities like Mercy Hospital Joplin, all offer OR departments.

Other popular cities near Joplin’s OR job opportunities are Webb City (5.1 miles), Neosho (16.9 miles) and Lamar (31.2 miles). These are near to zip codes: 72712 (52 miles).

Joplin Hospitals With OR Departments

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

Mercy Hospital Aurora
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
First Assist Surgical Technology Nursing, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, and Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology
Address
500 Porter Ave
Aurora, MO 65605
Mercy Hospital Joplin
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, First Assist Surgical Technology Nursing, Intensive Care Unit RN, IV Therapy, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, and Telemetry RN
Address
100 Mercy Way
Joplin, MO 64804
* 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.