Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,520 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Waterloo, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Waterloo, Iowa

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse opportunity in Waterloo, IA for an experienced perioperative nurse seeking a fast-paced surgical services role with a Monday-Friday schedule and no call required.

Step into a dynamic operating room environment in Waterloo, Iowa, a welcoming Midwest community known for its strong local pride, convenient amenities, and access to quality healthcare jobs. This travel OR RN assignment is ideal for a confident surgical nurse who thrives in a collaborative setting and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care throughout the perioperative process.

In this role, you will provide hands-on support from pre-op preparation through intraoperative nursing care and post-op recovery. The assignment offers a structured weekday schedule and the opportunity to work with a variety of procedures in a well-rounded inpatient surgical services setting.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Location: Waterloo, IA
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shift
• Hours per Week: 40
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Start Date: August 24, 2026
• End Date: November 23, 2026
• Setting: Inpatient surgical services / operating room
• Work Environment: No call required

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact state eligibility
• Minimum of 1 year of operating room or surgical services nursing experience required
• Experience as an OR circulator strongly preferred
• Experience in orthopedics, neurology, or vascular surgery preferred
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and/or PALS may be required based on department needs
• Ability to successfully complete any required skills assessment or testing
• Strong communication, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment
• Ability to meet the physical demands of patient care and OR workflow

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care throughout the perioperative process
• Prepare patients for surgery and support preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care
• Circulate cases and assist the surgical team during procedures
• Monitor patient condition and respond appropriately to changes in status
• Maintain sterile technique and uphold OR safety standards at all times
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the broader surgical team
• Document patient care accurately and communicate key clinical information clearly
• Anticipate surgical needs and support efficient room turnover and case flow
• Promote a positive patient experience through compassionate, attentive care

Apply now for this Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse job in Waterloo, Iowa and join a skilled surgical team today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #506191. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

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