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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa City for RNs

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

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR 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 OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for OR travel jobs in Iowa City. The earliest start date in Iowa City is May 12, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,226 per week. The latest start date for an OR job in Iowa City is May 27, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,643 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 Iowa City including 13 weeks.

Iowa City 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 Iowa City

We have 5 Operating Room travel jobs in Iowa, and 148 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 Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
    Distance from Iowa City: 61 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,399 to $2,643
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 Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
    Distance from Iowa City: 61 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,020 to $2,226
Weekly Pay*
Assists in operations under the supervision of physicians, registered nurses and other surgical personnel. Responsible for creating and maintaining the sterile field. Prepares the operating room by collecting needed supplies and equipment, passes instruments and other supplies to surgeons. Functions within the sterile field. Provides high quality care to the following surgical patient populations: Patient of any age undergoing surgical procedures in the following specialties: ENT, General, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Pain Management, Ophthalmology, Urology, OB/Gynecology and Endoscopy procedures. Procedures daily 20-25. We staff 2-3 staff per room, depending on the complexity of the procedure. Responsible for first and second scrubbing. Service lines in order of highest volume to lowest. General Orthopedic C-Sections OB/GYN ENT Urology Podiatry
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
    Distance from Iowa City: 64 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,203 to $2,427
Weekly Pay*
For more than 125 years, Ottumwa Regional Health Center has been serving the community of Ottumwa and the citizens of Southeast Iowa. We are a regional health center providing a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
    Distance from Iowa City: 71 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 16
$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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Iowa City: 107 miles
  • 10 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,428 to $2,676
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
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61614
    Distance from Iowa City: 121 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 12
$1,987 to $2,190
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024, Carle Health Proctor Hospital earned its second Magnet designation.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68114
    Distance from Iowa City: 230 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 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
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55125
    Distance from Iowa City: 240 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,395 to $2,639
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
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55125
    Distance from Iowa City: 240 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,395 to $2,639
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
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Iowa City: 293 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,908 to $3,205
Weekly Pay*
Avera is an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD. Avera serves South Dakota and surrounding areas of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota through six regional centers in Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, Sioux Falls and Yankton, SD, and Marshall, MN. No matter where you choose to work and live, bring your expertise to Avera’s patient-centered and service-oriented environment. Join us in providing compassionate nursing care in a true team environment — and work alongside expert physicians and surgeons. At Avera, we provide nationally recognized care. We’re proud of the many awards and honors we’ve earned.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Iowa City: 293 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,708 to $2,985
Weekly Pay*
Avera is an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD. Avera serves South Dakota and surrounding areas of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota through six regional centers in Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, Sioux Falls and Yankton, SD, and Marshall, MN. No matter where you choose to work and live, bring your expertise to Avera’s patient-centered and service-oriented environment. Join us in providing compassionate nursing care in a true team environment — and work alongside expert physicians and surgeons. At Avera, we provide nationally recognized care. We’re proud of the many awards and honors we’ve earned.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65807
    Distance from Iowa City: 321 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 10
$2,232 to $2,460
Weekly Pay*
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Mitchell, South Dakota – 57301
    Distance from Iowa City: 359 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,889 to $3,183
Weekly Pay*
Across the Avera system, including Avera Queen of Peace, you benefit from evidence-based care, a strong focus on your safety and comfort while you stay with us, and the best possible outcomes from your particular situation. In addition, you’re assured of outstanding care from the experts at Avera Queen of Peace because the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shows we meet or exceed national standards on quality measures related to heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, emergency care and stroke care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Midland, Michigan – 48670
    Distance from Iowa City: 394 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,818 to $2,003
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
  • Midland, Michigan – 48670
    Distance from Iowa City: 394 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,818 to $2,003
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
  • Saginaw, Michigan – 48601
    Distance from Iowa City: 404 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,720 to $1,895
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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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Aberdeen, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Iowa City: 436 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,889 to $3,183
Weekly Pay*
Cases: general, ent, ortho, ortho-spine, obgyn, plastic, dental, urology circulate rooms, pull cases, turnover rooms
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Detroit, Michigan – 48202
    Distance from Iowa City: 438 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,783 to $1,965
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
  • Beachwood, Ohio – 44122
    Distance from Iowa City: 518 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 17, 2025
  • 26
$1,692 to $1,865
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 Iowa City: 536 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 12
$1,977 to $2,179
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Iowa City: 536 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 12
$1,977 to $2,179
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Iowa City: 536 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 20, 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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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Iowa City: 536 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 20, 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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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Iowa City: 536 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 20, 2025
  • 13
$1,695 to $1,867
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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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Iowa City, Iowa

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

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

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

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

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Iowa City can make an average of $2,314 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Iowa City can make an average of $2,360 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • Mercy Hospital in Iowa City
  • Genesis Medical Center – Davenport East Rusholme Street in Davenport (50.1 miles from Iowa City)
  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa (63.7 miles from Iowa City)
  • Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center in Waterloo (71 miles from Iowa City)

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

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

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa City

In Iowa City, facilities like Mercy Hospital, all offer OR departments.

Other popular cities near Iowa City’s OR job opportunities are Coralville (2.8 miles), North Liberty (7 miles) and Tiffin (7.5 miles). These are near to zip codes: 52803 (50.1 miles), 52501 (63.7 miles) and 50702 (71 miles).

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Iowa City Hospitals With OR Departments

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

Mercy Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks and 15 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Home Health Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – Level II, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient Oncology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, and Telemetry RN
Address
500 East Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
* 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.