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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Ottumwa for RNs

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

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Ottumwa, 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 Ottumwa’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Ottumwa

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kirksville, Missouri – 63501
    Distance from Ottumwa: 58 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,667 to $1,837
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
    Distance from Ottumwa: 64 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E,
  • February 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,186 to $2,409
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 Ottumwa: 64 miles
  • 8 D, 10 D, 12 D,
  • February 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,186 to $2,409
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
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
    Distance from Ottumwa: 143 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,542 to $1,699
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
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64132
    Distance from Ottumwa: 175 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,689 to $1,861
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64132
    Distance from Ottumwa: 175 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,689 to $1,861
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.
travel Exclusive Crisis Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • North Sioux City, South Dakota – 57049
    Distance from Ottumwa: 234 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,422 to $2,669
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Craniofacial;ENT;General;Neuro/Spine;OB/GYN;Ortho;Urology; Nurse to Patient Ratio: # of Beds: Charting: Meditech Scrub Color: Provided by Hospital; Areas of Float Support: Surgery Special Procedures: Electrocautery (ESU);Laparoscopy Systems;Neuro;Orthopedic Total Joint Systems;Power Equipment;OR Fracture Tables;Robotics Systems;Spinal Fusion Instrumentation;
travel
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Melrose Park, Illinois – 60160
    Distance from Ottumwa: 244 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,900 to $2,094
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
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
    Distance from Ottumwa: 267 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 26, 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.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Ottumwa: 280 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,609 to $2,876
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.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Ottumwa: 280 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,609 to $2,876
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.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Ottumwa: 280 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,221 to $2,448
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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Terre Haute, Indiana – 47802
    Distance from Ottumwa: 285 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Operating Room (OR unit) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. 280 bed Level 3 Trauma center. The hospital is a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award winner for Patient Experience
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Wichita, Kansas – 67220
    Distance from Ottumwa: 349 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,767 to $1,947
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
  • Johnson, Arkansas – 72741
    Distance from Ottumwa: 351 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 24, 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
travel
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Duluth, Minnesota – 55805
    Distance from Ottumwa: 398 miles
  • 12 E, 12 N,
  • February 10, 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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Ottumwa: 473 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,843 to $2,031
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Ottumwa: 473 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,737 to $1,914
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73120
    Distance from Ottumwa: 473 miles
  • 12 E,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,719 to $1,894
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Winchester, Kentucky – 40391
    Distance from Ottumwa: 486 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 10
$2,164 to $2,385
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Zanesville, Ohio – 43701
    Distance from Ottumwa: 551 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 16
$1,957 to $2,156
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44106
    Distance from Ottumwa: 557 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,179 to $2,401
Weekly Pay*
We are an academic level 1 trauma center located in Cleveland OH.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Hazard, Kentucky – 41701
    Distance from Ottumwa: 558 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,812 to $1,996
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person 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
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee – 37404
    Distance from Ottumwa: 565 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 12
$1,935 to $2,133
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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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Ottumwa, Iowa

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

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Ottumwa, IA

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

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 8 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Ottumwa and surrounding areas.

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

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Ottumwa can make an average of $2,232 per week based on recent job availability.

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

  • Monroe County Hospital in Albia (20.1 miles from Ottumwa)
  • Encompass Health: University of Iowa Health Network in Coralville (63.2 miles from Ottumwa)
  • CHI – Mercy Medical Center – Centerville in Centerville (29.6 miles from Ottumwa)
  • Trinity – MercyOne Newton Medical Center in Newton (57.3 miles from Ottumwa)
  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa (1.3 miles from Ottumwa)

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

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

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Ottumwa

In Ottumwa, facilities like Monroe County Hospital, Encompass Health: University of Iowa Health Network and CHI – Mercy Medical Center – Centerville, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Ottumwa’s OR job opportunities are Albia (20.6 miles), Fairfield (23.4 miles) and Centerville (31.2 miles). These are near to zip codes: 52501 (1.3 miles), 52531 (20.1 miles) and 52544 (29.6 miles).

Ottumwa Hospitals With OR Departments

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

CHI – Mercy Medical Center – Centerville
Shifts
8 D and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 11
Departments
Long Term Acute Care Medical Surgical Operating Room
Address
1 St Josephs Dr
Centerville, IA 52544
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 13, and 8
Address
1001 Pennsylvania Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
* 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.