Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,646 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Carroll, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract at an acute care facility in Iowa, requiring at least 1 year of OR experience and call availability including weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care hospital OR department with 5 main OR suites, 1 OB/OR, and 1 ENDO suite
• Averages approximately 12 cases per day
• Common cases include Mako total joints, ventral/inguinal hernias, laparoscopic cholecystectomies, endoscopy, pacemaker placement, C-sections, exploratory laparotomy, cataracts, urology, ENT, and pediatric cases (appendectomy, foreign body removal, tonsillectomy, tube placement, post-tonsil bleeds)
• Surgical team includes OR techs; scrubbing is not required for RNs
• Facility is a Level 4 trauma center
• Charting is done in MEDITECH
• Standard schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:45am–3:15pm (5x8s or 4x10s), with a 7am daily huddle; no self-scheduling
• Minimum of one weeknight call per week (3:15pm–7:00am) with one nurse and one tech on call
• One weekend of call per month covering Friday 3:15pm through Monday 7:00am
• Minimum of one holiday call shift required
• Call response time is 30 minutes

Requirements

• Active Iowa (IA) or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS (both AHA); PALS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of OR experience required
• Experience across the full range of cases performed at this facility is required
• First-time travelers will not be considered
• Must reside within 50 miles of the facility

Additional Information

• Hospital-provided scrubs supplied
• Orientation is flexible and individualized — at minimum a half-day unit tour is provided, with additional case-specific orientation as needed; the OR Director will attempt to connect with travelers prior to their start date
• The OR team is described as highly collaborative with strong tenure; candidates should be team-oriented and adaptable to an established unit culture
• No RV electrical hook-ups are available at or near the facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-710915. 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: Travel RN - Operating Room

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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