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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa City for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa City, Iowa

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Iowa City, 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 Iowa City’s MS 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 MS travel jobs in Iowa City. The earliest start date in Iowa City is Mar 24, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,176 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Iowa City is Apr 14, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,215 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) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Iowa City including 13 weeks.

Iowa City is a great location for MS 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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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Iowa City

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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Washington, Iowa – 52353
    Distance from Iowa City: 26 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,974 to $2,176
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Davenport, Iowa – 52803
    Distance from Iowa City: 50 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,815 to $2,001
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Iowa City: 52 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,234 to $2,462
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.
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Iowa City: 52 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,234 to $2,462
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.
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Iowa City: 52 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,234 to $2,462
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.
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Iowa City: 52 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$2,234 to $2,462
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.
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Iowa City: 52 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,181 to $2,404
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
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Iowa City: 52 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,764 to $2,307
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.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Dyersville, Iowa – 52040
    Distance from Iowa City: 61 miles
  • 12 E,
  • March 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,586 to $1,748
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
    Distance from Iowa City: 61 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,010 to $2,215
Weekly Pay*
The Medical Care Unit for our facility is a unit that has less acute patients that may just be awaiting placement to a long-term care facility. They may be a variety of medical diagnoses. The unit is shared with Inpatient Rehab and nurse may have to float between the two units. Inpatient Rehab is a designated unit for intense rehab services. Telemetry experience preferred. Delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in coordination with other health team members. Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining high standards of professional nursing. Provides high quality care to the following patient populations: Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, Telemetry and Psychiatric Issues.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50703
    Distance from Iowa City: 71 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,133 to $2,351
Weekly Pay*
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.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50703
    Distance from Iowa City: 71 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,133 to $2,351
Weekly Pay*
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.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50703
    Distance from Iowa City: 71 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,787 to $2,336
Weekly Pay*
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.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50703
    Distance from Iowa City: 71 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,787 to $2,336
Weekly Pay*
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.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Chariton, Iowa – 50049
    Distance from Iowa City: 102 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$2,080 to $2,292
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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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Iowa City: 107 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$2,660 to $2,931
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.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from Iowa City: 107 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$2,129 to $2,346
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Lutheran Hospital has a long history of serving the Des Moines community and Central Iowa. The hospital has 224 staffed beds and specializes in maternity services, emergency and trauma treatment, chemical dependency treatment,
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Iowa City: 107 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$2,129 to $2,346
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.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Iowa City: 107 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$2,129 to $2,346
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.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from Iowa City: 107 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$2,129 to $2,346
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, strives to provide each patient and family member with education, support, and outstanding medical care, from your first visit to your discharge home. Established in 1901 in a single building, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Iowa City: 107 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$2,129 to $2,346
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.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Iowa City: 107 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$2,129 to $2,346
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.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from Iowa City: 107 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,129 to $2,346
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Lutheran Hospital has a long history of serving the Des Moines community and Central Iowa. The hospital has 224 staffed beds and specializes in maternity services, emergency and trauma treatment, chemical dependency treatment,
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Iowa City: 107 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,764 to $2,307
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.
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Iowa City, Iowa

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Iowa City. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Iowa City and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Iowa City and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Iowa City, IA

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Iowa City?

  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,176, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Washington (26.4 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,001, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Davenport (50.1 miles away)

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Iowa City?

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

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Iowa City and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Iowa City can make an average of $2,229 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Iowa City and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Iowa City can make an average of $2,343 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Iowa City?

  • Censeo Health – Cedar Rapids IA in Cedar Rapids (25.8 miles from Iowa City)
  • Waterford Family Dentistry in Davenport (51 miles from Iowa City)
  • Mercy Care Service Corporation in Cedar Rapids (22.9 miles from Iowa City)
  • Mercy Medical Center – Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids (22.8 miles from Iowa City)
  • University of Iowa Department of Pediatrics in Iowa City (1.1 miles from Iowa City)

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Iowa City?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Iowa City is 13.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa City

In Iowa City, facilities like Censeo Health – Cedar Rapids IA, Waterford Family Dentistry and Mercy Care Service Corporation, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like West Cedar Rapids (zip code 52404) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Iowa City’s MS job opportunities are Coralville (2.8 miles), Tiffin (7.5 miles) and Cedar Rapids (24.7 miles). These are near to zip codes: 52242 (1.1 miles), 52402 (25.8 miles) and 52807 (51 miles).

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Iowa City Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 2 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Iowa City. 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 MS nurse position in or nearby Iowa City.

Mercy Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
15 and 13
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Home Health Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – Level II Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Oncology Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
500 East Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
St. Luke’s Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 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 Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1026 ‘A’ Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Cedar Rapids (52404)
UnityPoint Health – St Lukes Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1026 A Ave. Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Cedar Rapids (52404)
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 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
Iowa City, IA 52242
* 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.