Travel Operating Room RN

Position: Travel Operating Room RN - $2,218 per week
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Dubuque, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room

• Discipline: RN

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Start Date:

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours

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Employment Type:

Travel
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Travel Jobs – Dubuque, Iowa
Advance your nursing career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) with a 13-week travel assignment in Dubuque, Iowa. Join a top-rated surgical team and deliver exceptional patient care in one of Iowa’s leading healthcare facilities. This travel nursing job offers competitive pay, professional growth, and the chance to experience the charm of Dubuque’s vibrant river city.
Key Job Details – Iowa Nursing Jobs

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Location:

Dubuque, IA– Explore the scenic Mississippi River, historic architecture, and welcoming Midwest community.

• Assignment Type:
Travel Operating Room Nurse

• Unit:
Operating Room (OR)

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Start Date:

January 11, 2026

• End Date:
April 11, 2026

• Duration: 13 weeks

• Hours per Week: 36

• Shift: 12-hour days (06:30 AM – 07:00 PM weekdays; 09:00 AM – 09:30 PM weekends)

• On-Call:
Required, including nights and weekends
Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room RN experience

• Current BLS certification

• Experience with surgical specialties such as Thoracic Surgery, Surgical Pathology, Sub-Acute, Pediatric PACU, Pediatric OR preferred

• Ability to fulfill on-call nursing obligations, including nights and weekends

• Compliance with healthcare facility onboarding requirements (health screenings, competency testing, background check, etc.)
OR RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to surgical patients

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the surgical healthcare team for optimal patient outcomes

• Prepare the operating room, ensuring all equipment and supplies are ready

• Monitor patients before, during, and after surgery, responding promptly to changes in condition

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to hospital policies and procedures

• Participate in on-call rotation as required for operating room coverage
Experience the best of Iowa nursing jobs in Dubuque—known for its scenic riverfront, lively arts scene, and Midwest hospitality. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job  # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR
About GHR Healthcare
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