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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

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We currently offer 1 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Cedar Rapids area. We also have 1 exclusive, high-paying Operating Room travel nurse job(s) you won’t find anywhere else. 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 Cedar Rapids’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Nov 1, 2024, the average Operating Room travel nurse working in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas earned about $2,484 weekly. Today you can find OR jobs with a salary range between $2,327 to $2,565 per week. The Cedar Rapids OR travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Cedar Rapids proper like St. Luke’s Hospital with more facilities in nearby areas like Anamosa, Tiffin and Coralville to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for OR travel jobs in Cedar Rapids. The earliest start date in Cedar Rapids is Jan 6, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,273 per week. The latest start date for an OR job in Cedar Rapids is Jan 20, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,565 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 Cedar Rapids including 13 weeks.

Cedar Rapids 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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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Cedar Rapids

We have 1 Operating Room jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA and 6 Operating Room jobs in Iowa, and 151 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
  • 10 D,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$2,327 to $2,565
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! At St. Luke’s Hospital, our top priority is you — you are the center of everything we do. We understand who you turn to for healthcare is a choice, so we thank you for choosing us. Through our shared mission, vision and values, we show the people and communities we serve how much they matter. Our personal mission is to give the healthcare we’d like our loved ones to receive. We do this by combining the best technology, innovation and personal expertise, all while putting you first. We are proud of our many accomplishments and to be part of the amazing community of Cedar Rapids, which was recognized nationally for providing high-quality healthcare at a low cost. St. Luke’s has been a committed and involved member of the Cedar Rapids community since its founding more than 140 years ago. Part of that commitment is providing financial assistance to the underinsured and uninsured. We also offer a number of services to help our community live thriving, healthy lives.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 25 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,062 to $2,273
Weekly Pay*
Team 5 ” RN – needs to be able to scrub big ear cases ” 36-40 hr/wk; 10/12’s; variable start 07-1100; call rotation; possible weekend & holiday coverage
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 25 miles
  • 8 D, 10 D, 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,062 to $2,273
Weekly Pay*
Team 5 ” RN – needs to be able to scrub big ear cases ” 36-40 hr/wk; 10/12’s; variable start 07-1100; call rotation; possible weekend & holiday coverage
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 105 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,358 to $2,599
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 Cedar Rapids: 105 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,340 to $2,579
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 – 50316
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 105 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$2,093 to $2,307
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, behavioral medicine, general surgery, critical care, transitional and skilled care services and home health care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55125
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 215 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$2,186 to $2,409
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
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55125
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 215 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$2,186 to $2,409
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
  • Independence, Missouri – 64057
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 249 miles
  • 12 D,
  • December 23, 2024
  • 13
$1,585 to $1,747
Weekly Pay*
Operating Room (OR) unit at 221 bed Level 2 Trauma center seeking new team member. Located just east of Kansas City, the hospital is an accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, and has a Level III NICU. Facility features all private patient rooms. Centerpoint Medical Center features 221 private rooms, state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and some of the latest clinical services available to patients. Along with our high-tech services, we also remain focused on providing compassionate care and the best possible customer service for our patients. In addition, we offer numerous features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, wireless internet access throughout the facility and more.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64132
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 253 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,585 to $1,747
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.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kansas City, Kansas – 66112
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 254 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$1,433 to $1,579
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
  • Lenexa, Kansas – 66215
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 266 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,627 to $1,793
Weekly Pay*
350 bed Level 2 Trauma center; Facility is 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
  • Duluth, Minnesota – 55805
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 331 miles
  • 12 E, 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,405 to $2,650
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
  • Hastings, Nebraska – 68901
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 364 miles
  • 10 D, 10 E,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,923 to $2,119
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
  • Marquette, Michigan – 49855
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 377 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,974 to $2,176
Weekly Pay*
Our hospital is located in Marquette, MI, one of “America’s Most Liveable Communities” by Partners for Livable Communities in 2004. As a 307-bed specialty care hospital, we receive patients from across the UP and provides care in 65 specialties and subspecialties. Its medical staff of more than 200 doctors works as a team with its more than 1,800 employees in caring for approximately 9,000 inpatients and more than 350,000 outpatients per year. Our major services include its Heart & Vascular Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine Center, Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Bariatric Medicine & Weight Management Center and Women’s Health, Family Birthing, and Pediatrics Center. The hospital also provides the region’s premier services in imaging, surgery and laboratory and is home to the UP Telehealth Network, a leading telehealth network in the nation. We also service many of the communities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with 42 primary and specialty care clinics spread throughout the region.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Madisonville, Kentucky – 42431
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 391 miles
  • 8 D, 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,205 to $2,430
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
  • Bentonville, Arkansas – 72712
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 413 miles
  • 10 D,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 13
$1,516 to $1,670
Weekly Pay*
The Operating Room Nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient in the operating room. As a member of the surgical team the RN works with the Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, ORT’s and other personnel to provide patient care in the Operating Room according to State Nurse Practice Act, AORN and regulatory standards, physician orders, policies and procedures of the Hospital and the Surgical Department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring supplies, timeliness of cases, communication with families, updating of physician preference cards, scrubbing and assisting physicians during surgical cases, and supervision of personnel delivering patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Wichita, Kansas – 67220
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 424 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,731 to $1,908
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
  • Springfield, Tennessee – 37172
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 457 miles
  • 8 D,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 13
$1,674 to $1,845
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding 7 suite Operating unit is looking for the right new member to join their team. 110 bed community hospital located 30 miles north of Nashville
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tulsa, Oklahoma – 74136
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 467 miles
  • 8 E,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,980 to $3,284
Weekly Pay*
As a valued member of this Operating Room (OR) unit, you can expect to care for patients with a wide range of conditions, even very complex cases. The respected members of this Operating Room (OR) unit are looking for a team-playing, compassionate RN to join their ranks. This position presents an excellent opportunity to provide optimal patient as a member of an elite team of caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Columbus, Ohio – 43210
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 472 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,962 to $2,162
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual 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
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44106
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 514 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$2,048 to $2,256
Weekly Pay*
We are an academic level 1 trauma center located in Cleveland OH.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44106
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 514 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,048 to $2,256
Weekly Pay*
We are an academic level 1 trauma center located in Cleveland OH.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44106
    Distance from Cedar Rapids: 514 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,048 to $2,256
Weekly Pay*
We are an academic level 1 trauma center located in Cleveland OH.
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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 are the top paying Operating Room jobs currently available in or near Cedar Rapids?

  • Registered Nurse – OR with a per week salary of $2,565, a 13 weeks duration, for a 10 D in Cedar Rapids
  • Registered Nurse – OR with a per week salary of $2,273, a 13 weeks duration, for a 8 D,10 D,12 D in Iowa City (24.7 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – OR with a per week salary of $2,273, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 D,12 E in Iowa City (24.7 miles away)

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 many Operating Room travel nursing jobs are available in Cedar Rapids?

There are currently 1 Operating Room travel nursing jobs available in Cedar Rapids. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

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 $2,516 per week based on recent job availability.

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

  • Eastern Iowa Health Center in Cedar Rapids (1.8 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)

How much does an Operating Room travel nurse make on average in Cedar Rapids?

An Operating Room nurse in Cedar Rapids can make an average of $2,518 per week.

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 Eastern Iowa Health Center, 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: 52403 (1.8 miles), 52241 (20.8 miles) and 52242 (24.5 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
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 Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – Level II 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)
Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cath Lab Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room 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.