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Registered Nurse Travel Jobs in Iowa

Top RN Travel Nurse Jobs in Iowa

We currently offer 88 of the best RN travel jobs in Iowa and 39 exclusive, high-paying Registered Nurse travel nurse jobs here that you won’t find anywhere else! RN travel jobs are currently available in cities like Sioux City and Cedar Rapids. 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 as easy as possible for you to compare RN nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average Registered Nurse travel nurse working in Iowa earned about $2,130 per week as of Mar 1, 2025. Today, you can find RN jobs with a salary range between $1,549 to $3,399 per week. The city with the highest paying RN job is currently Sioux City with a position for a Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab – Cath Lab at $3,399 per week.

In Iowa, there are a number of hospital facilities with RN nursing staff. Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Sioux City and The Finley Hospital in Dubuque are well known in Iowa.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the earliest start date in Iowa is Apr 15, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Telemetry – Tele role at $2,882 per week. The latest start date for an RN job is May 12, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care – PCU role at $2,882 per week. Find additional possibilities by sorting “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) RN travel job including 13 weeks and 15 weeks.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Iowa is a popular place for RN travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

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Top Cities in Iowa with Travel Registered Nurse Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 88 travel Registered Nurse 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 Des Moines, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 19 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Des Moines.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,333 to $2,572
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,
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,333 to $2,572
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,
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Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50314
  • 8 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,193 to $2,417
Weekly Pay*
With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. MercyOne Medical Group – Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties. MercyOne Central Iowa has several additional ministries including: Mercy College of Health Sciences, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation, MercyOne Health & Fitness Center and MercyOne Population Health Service Organization. In addition, 14 of Iowa’s community hospitals – from Bloomfield and Webster City to Greenfield and beyond – have chosen to affiliate with MercyOne Central Iowa. Through contracted relationships, MercyOne provides management and support services to these community hospitals, who work together to share best practices and process improvements, improve quality and service, and lower the cost of care. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne, which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health – two of the country’s foremost, not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. The MercyOne system has more than 18,000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50314
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,751 to $1,930
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Sioux City, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 12 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Sioux City.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 15
$3,085 to $3,399
Weekly Pay*
St. Luke’s has earned Gold Plus Certification for Stroke Care. St. Luke’s has been recognized by a leading industry publication for its new operating rooms. Surgical Products magazine has awarded St. Luke’s with the publication’s OR of the Year Award in the New Construction Category. Congratulations to 35 wonderful nurses from UnityPoint Health who have been recognized as one of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses for 2014. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and passion to their role. The right RN candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive and innovative work environment at this highly regarded facility.
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,204 to $2,882
Weekly Pay*
St. Luke’s has earned Gold Plus Certification for Stroke Care. St. Luke’s has been recognized by a leading industry publication for its new operating rooms. Surgical Products magazine has awarded St. Luke’s with the publication’s OR of the Year Award in the New Construction Category. Congratulations to 35 wonderful nurses from UnityPoint Health who have been recognized as one of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses for 2014. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and passion to their role. The right RN candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive and innovative work environment at this highly regarded facility.
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,204 to $2,882
Weekly Pay*
St. Luke’s has earned Gold Plus Certification for Stroke Care. St. Luke’s has been recognized by a leading industry publication for its new operating rooms. Surgical Products magazine has awarded St. Luke’s with the publication’s OR of the Year Award in the New Construction Category. Congratulations to 35 wonderful nurses from UnityPoint Health who have been recognized as one of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses for 2014. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and passion to their role. The right RN candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive and innovative work environment at this highly regarded facility.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,778 to $2,325
Weekly Pay*
St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center is a 158-staffed bed hospital and a member of UnityPoint Health. It is one of the region’s most patient and family-centered hospitals, delivering innovative care to communities in the tri-state area including Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota and providing a variety of services. UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s treats more than 77,000 patients annually through a comprehensive range of services. Together with UnityPoint Clinic and UnityPoint at Home, the health care professionals and physician partners of UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s all work toward the same goal: getting patients healthy sooner and keeping them healthy. With a full array of inpatient and outpatient services at St. Luke’s and within UnityPoint Health, one of the nation’s most integrated health systems, our vision is to provide the best outcome for every patient, every time. St. Luke’s is dedicating to improving the health of the communities we serve. That means offering the latest technologies, equipment and procedures but also being committed to keeping patients first
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Highest Paying Jobs in Mason City, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 9 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Mason City.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
  • 12 D,
  • April 29, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
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 – Telemetry
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
  • 12 N,
  • April 29, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
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 – Endoscopy
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
  • 12 D,
  • May 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
  • 8 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,379 to $2,622
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) 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 Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Ottumwa, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 8 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Ottumwa.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,967 to $2,168
Weekly Pay*
Ottumwa Regional Health Center 1001 E Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501 Our high-quality medical staff, many of whom are board-certified, offer a complete range of services from family practice and internal medicine to specialties such as general surgery, gastroenterology, orthopedics, urology, cardiology, radiation oncology, and more. Our highly trained and dedicated associates work closely as a team to provide individualized, seamless care to our patients and caring support to families and friends. Thank you for the opportunity to serve your healthcare needs. 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 – Medical Surgical
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,650 to $1,818
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
Weekly Pay*
As a valued member of the Telemetry (Tele) RN team, you will care for patients with a wide range of conditions including complex cases. This unit constantly monitors blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen level and cardiac electrical activity of patients on the unit, utilizing specialized equipment. RN’s will mainly care for patients recovering from heart conditions or cardiac surgery. The right candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive, and innovative Telemetry work environment at this highly regarded facility.
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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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Highest Paying Jobs in West Burlington, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 5 travel Registered Nurse positions available in West Burlington.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,010 to $2,215
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.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,010 to $2,215
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 – Telemetry
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,126 to $2,343
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.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,144 to $2,363
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. Delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in coordination with other health team members. Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining high standards of professional nursing. Provides high quality care to the following patient populations: Adult cardiac/ telemetry, Stroke, Vascular intervention, Hemodynamic monitoring.
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Statistics on RN Jobs in Iowa

View helpful statistics about RN travel nursing jobs based on historical data in Iowa. This data is based on the last three months of RN job postings. Our statistics are updated regularly, which means you can find the most accurate Registered Nurse job salary trends, the types of shifts, and common contract durations available and more. Learn more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs about Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa

On average, how much does an RN travel nurse make in Iowa?

A Registered Nurse nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,111 per week.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Registered Nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,105 per week based on recent job availability.

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How much does a day shift RN make on average in Iowa?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Registered Nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,064 per week based on recent job availability.

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How many travel Registered Nurse jobs are currently available in Iowa?

There are currently 88 Registered Nurse 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.

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Historically, what hospitals and healthcare facilities have Registered Nurse staff in Iowa?

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How long is the most common RN travel nursing contract in Iowa?

12 Hour Night shifts was the most common duration for an RN traveling nurse job in Iowa cities based on the last 6 months.

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How long is the most common contract duration for RN travel jobs in Iowa?

13 weeks is the most common duration for a(n) Registered Nurse travel job in Iowa based on recent data.

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What are the top paying RN jobs available in Iowa currently?

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Locating RN Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa

Cities like Des Moines, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City, and West Burlington currently have RN travel jobs. It’s a great state to work in and is home to facilities like University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Mercy Hospital, Pella Regional Health Center, Allen Memorial Hospital and Blank Children’s Hospital which all have RN departments.

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Healthcare Facilities in Iowa that offer Registered Nurse Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Iowa area that have historically offered jobs for Registered Nurse 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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