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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Cedar Rapids for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Cedar Rapids

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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 86 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,010 to $2,215
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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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 105 miles
  • 10 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,487 to $2,741
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
  • Chicago, Illinois – 60631
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 206 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,618 to $1,783
Weekly Pay*
Busy OR Department performs open hearts, multiple medical and orthopedic surgeries amongst all surgical cases.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 278 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,957 to $2,157
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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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Fort Wayne, Indiana – 46804
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 342 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,471 to $1,621
Weekly Pay*
– 396 bed tertiary care facility located in Indiana’s second-largest city. Fort Wayne is a three-time All American City Award winner, consistently cited for high quality of life, low cost of living and warm Hoosier Hospitality. – Build your resume at our Level 2 Adult & Pediatric Trauma center, northern Indiana’s only heart and kidney transplant programs, an accredited bariatric surgery center, an accredited and commended community hospital cancer care program and a certified primary stroke center.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 343 miles
  • 10 D,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$1,782 to $1,964
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.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Jackson, Michigan – 49201
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 371 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 22, 2025
  • 12
$1,938 to $2,136
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
  • Saginaw, Michigan – 48601
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 402 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,709 to $1,883
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
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 405 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,702 to $1,876
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the Surgical 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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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Johnson, Arkansas – 72741
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 428 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,596 to $1,759
Weekly Pay*
This highly respected Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. You’ll find this esteemed facility to be a challenging and fulfilling environment whose patient care is firmly rooted in compassion and innovation. Expect to grow professionally while providing top-notch care to those most in need. – 64-bed full-service facility dedicated solely to women’s health needs – For new mothers, Willow Creek offers everything from obstetrics to a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and maternal-fetal medicine for high-risk pregnancies – Located in northwestern AR, just north of Fayetteville
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Detroit, Michigan – 48202
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 441 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,773 to $1,954
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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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Beachwood, Ohio – 44122
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 524 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 13, 2025
  • 26
$1,681 to $1,853
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 Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 551 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,843 to $2,031
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bismarck, North Dakota – 58501
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 559 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,458 to $2,709
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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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee – 37404
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 590 miles
  • 10 E,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 12
$2,470 to $2,722
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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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Scottsbluff, Nebraska – 69361
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 618 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,939 to $2,137
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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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lawton, Oklahoma – 73505
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 628 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,780 to $1,962
Weekly Pay*
The Circulating Nurse will be an RN. The Circulating Nurse is responsible for planning and organizing the care of the patient in the OR setting and acts as the Patient Advocate. The duties of the Circulating Nurse include, but are not limited to, the functions identified below. To provide guidance concerning the routine duties of the circulating nurse.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Birmingham, Alabama – 35209
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 643 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,804 to $1,988
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: # of Beds: 23 Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:1 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Navy Blue Areas of Float Support: None Special Procedures: General, Ortho, Neuro, Urology, Plastics, Max/face, ENT, Robots, CVOR
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 683 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,798 to $1,982
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 683 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,798 to $1,982
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 683 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,587 to $1,749
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 683 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,587 to $1,749
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 683 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,587 to $1,749
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 683 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,481 to $1,632
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Cedar Rapids, IA

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

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

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

A: A 10 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Cedar Rapids can make an average of $2,453 per week based on recent job availability.

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

  • Censeo Health – Cedar Rapids IA in Cedar Rapids (1.2 miles from Cedar Rapids)
  • Mercy Care Service Corporation in Cedar Rapids (2.1 miles from Cedar Rapids)
  • Mercy Medical Center – Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids (2.2 miles from Cedar Rapids)
  • University of Iowa Department of Pediatrics in Iowa City (24.5 miles from Cedar Rapids)
  • University of Iowa Department of Orthopaedics and Rehab in Iowa City (24.5 miles from Cedar Rapids)

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

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

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Cedar Rapids

In Cedar Rapids, facilities like Censeo Health – Cedar Rapids IA, Mercy Care Service Corporation and Mercy Medical Center – Cedar Rapids, all offer OR 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 Cedar Rapids’s OR job opportunities are Anamosa (19.7 miles), Tiffin (20.9 miles) and Coralville (23.2 miles). These are near to zip codes: 52402 (1.2 miles), 52242 (24.5 miles) and 50702 (47.7 miles).

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Cedar Rapids Hospitals With OR Departments

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

Allen Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, and 13
Departments
Dialysis Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry Telemetry
Address
1825 Logan Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50703
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, 11, 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)
Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, and 13
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry
Address
3421 West 9th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
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.