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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 8 of the best available OR nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 2 exclusive, high-paying Operating Room travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. Iowa OR travel jobs are currently available in cities like Des Moines, Iowa City, Ottumwa and Waterloo. 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 Oct 1, 2024 was $2,367 weekly. Currently, you can find OR jobs in Iowa with a salary range between $1,815 to $2,599 per week. The city with the highest paying OR job in Iowa currently is Waterloo with a position for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room at $2,001 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in Iowa to find OR travel nursing work in. University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center in Waterloo and 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 Dec 16, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,599 per week. The latest start date for an job in Iowa is Jan 13, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,001 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 8 travel Operating Room positions available in the state of Iowa. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Iowa City, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 4 travel Operating Room positions available in Iowa City.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
  • 12 D, 12 E,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 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
  • 8 D, 10 D, 12 D,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 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
  • 8 D, 10 D, 12 D,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$2,186 to $2,409
Weekly Pay*
Team 6 ; plastics and general surgery 36-40 hr/wk. 10/12 hour shifts. Variable start times between 07-1100. Possible weekends and holidays any shift. Call rotation and extension of shift per unit needs Must scrub
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Highest Paying Jobs in Des Moines, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 travel Operating Room positions available in Des Moines.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
  • 10 D,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 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
  • 10 D,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 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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Highest Paying Jobs in Ottumwa, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 1 travel Operating Room positions available in Ottumwa.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
  • 8 D,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$2,080 to $2,292
Weekly Pay*
The Iowa Clinic Cardiovascular | Ottumwa Medical Clinic Regional health center 217 licensed beds Services include ED, Critical Care, Med/Surg, Acute Rehab, OB, Pediatrics, Cath Lab, Diagnostics & therapeutic radiology, Wound Care, Pain Clinic, Sleep Lab, Pathology & more Ottumwa, IA Fun river town with beautiful trails Video Game Capital of the World Low costs of living
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Highest Paying Jobs in Waterloo, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 1 travel Operating Room positions available in Waterloo.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
  • 12 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,815 to $2,001
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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 $2,190 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 $2,015 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 $2,032 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 8 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?

  • Glenwood Resource Center in Glenwood
  • Eastern Iowa Health Center in Cedar Rapids
  • Promise Community Health Center in Sioux Center
  • Medix Occupational Health Services in Ankeny
  • Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City

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.
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 11
Departments
Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1200 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 13, 2, and 14
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room 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
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
Address
2720 Stone Park Boulevard
Sioux City, IA 51104
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
9, 13, 10, 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
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 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
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)
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
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center – West Burlington Campus
Shifts
6 D, 8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cath Lab Director of Nursing Emergency Room 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
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
UnityPoint Health – Methodist West Hospital – MSP
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 14
Departments
Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room
Address
1660 60TH STREET
West Des Moines, IA 50266

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