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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs Iowa for RNs

Top OR Travel Nurse Jobs in Iowa for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in Iowa. We currently offer 2 of the best available OR nurse travel jobs in the state. Iowa OR travel jobs are currently available in cities like Ottumwa. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Iowa OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Operating Room travel nurse in Iowa as of Mar 1, 2025 was $2,037 weekly. Currently, you can find OR jobs in Iowa with a salary range between $1,967 to $2,427 per week. The city with the highest paying OR job in Iowa currently is Ottumwa with a position for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room at $2,168 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in Iowa to find OR travel nursing work in. Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa all have OR departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for OR travel jobs in Iowa. The earliest start date in Iowa is May 5, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,427 per week. The latest start date for an job in Iowa is May 5, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,168 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for an Operating Room travel nurse job in Iowa including 13 weeks.

Iowa is a popular place to work for OR travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in Iowa with Travel Operating Room Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 Operating Room jobs in Iowa and 122 Operating Room jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Ottumwa, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Ottumwa.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 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
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,967 to $2,168
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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Highest Paying Jobs in Saint Paul, MN

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Saint Paul.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55125
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,512 to $2,769
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
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,512 to $2,769
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
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 14
$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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Highest Paying Jobs in Chicago, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Chicago.
travel
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Chicago, Illinois – 60631
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,741 to $1,919
Weekly Pay*
Busy OR Department performs open hearts, multiple medical and orthopedic surgeries amongst all surgical cases.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Springfield, MO

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Springfield.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,801 to $1,985
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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Highest Paying Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Fort Wayne.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Fort Wayne, Indiana – 46804
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,510 to $1,664
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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Statistics on OR Jobs in Iowa

Review helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in Iowa. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the state of Iowa. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Iowa for travel nursing jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Operating Room Jobs in Iowa

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

An OR nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,206 per week.

How much does a night shift OR travel nurse make on average in Iowa?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,051 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift OR travel nurse make on average in Iowa?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,000 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Operating Room jobs are available in Iowa?

There are currently 2 Operating Room travel nursing jobs available in Iowa. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Operating Room staff in Iowa?

  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City
  • Mercy Hospital in Iowa City
  • Pella Regional Health Center in Pella
  • Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo
  • UnityPoint Health – Methodist West Hospital – MSP in West Des Moines

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

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common shifts in Iowa cities.

What is the most common contract duration for OR travel jobs in Iowa?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for an Operating Room travel job in Iowa is 13.

Healthcare Facilities in Iowa that offer Operating Room Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Iowa area that have historically offered jobs for Operating Room professionals.
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 9, 13, 11, and 8
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1001 Pennsylvania Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
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)
Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 13, 2, 10, and 14
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Hospice Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1000 4th Street, SW
Mason City, IA 50401
St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 13, and 20
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Telemetry Telemetry
Address
2720 Stone Park Boulevard
Sioux City, IA 51104
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
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
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center – West Burlington Campus
Shifts
6 D, 8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cath Lab Director of Nursing Emergency Room House Supervisor Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Long Term Acute Care Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1221 S Gear Ave
West Burlington, IA 52655
Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 13, 4, 14, and 11
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
801 5th St, 7th SE
Sioux City, IA 51101
UnityPoint Health – Methodist West Hospital – MSP
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 6, and 14
Departments
Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room
Address
1660 60TH STREET
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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
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