Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) – OR Travel Nursing Contract in Cherokee, Iowa

Join a supportive surgical team as a travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) in Cherokee, Iowa. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers experienced perioperative nurses the opportunity to provide pre-op, PACU, and circulating care in an acute care operating room while enjoying a welcoming, traveler-friendly community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Location: Cherokee, Iowa
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care operating room
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,500-$2,630
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 28, 2026
• End Date: December 28, 2026
• Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday, approximately 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; start and end times may vary based on the operating room schedule
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Shifts per Week: Typically 5 shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call Requirement: Call approximately 1-2 times per week and at least every third weekend; holiday call may be required if needed
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Dress Code: Scrubs provided

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Iowa
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience
• Operating room and perioperative nursing experience with orthopedic and general surgical procedures
• Experience with C-section procedures
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Ability to provide pre-operative, post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), and circulating support
• Scrub experience preferred; please be prepared to describe scrub skills
• Ability to respond to the operating room within 30 minutes while on call
• Flexibility to adapt to changing surgical schedules and rotating call responsibilities
• First-time travel nurses may be considered

Travel Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-anesthesia care areas
• Serve as a circulating nurse for a variety of surgical cases
• Apply strong orthopedic, general surgery, and C-section skills in the operating room
• Support surgical procedures involving a broad range of specialties, excluding head, heart, and back procedures
• Assist with cases performed in operating and endoscopy suites, including pain and cataract cases as scheduled
• Complete patient assessments, surgical preparation, patient monitoring, documentation, and post-operative care
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, CRNAs, operating room technicians, and the broader healthcare team
• Float between pre-op and PACU as needed
• Participate in scheduled weeknight, weekend, and holiday call coverage
• Maintain a flexible, patient-focused approach in a changing surgical environment

Why Work in Cherokee, Iowa?

Bring your operating room nursing expertise to a welcoming Iowa community known for small-town charm, a comfortable atmosphere, and a supportive setting for traveling clinicians.

Apply now for this Operating Room RN travel contract in Cherokee, Iowa, and join a collaborative surgical healthcare team.

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.