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GHR HealthcareMason City, IATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Mason City, IA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 29, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$41.53
Weekly
$1,495
Yearly (full-time)
$77,740
Start date
October 19, 2026

This job pays about $41.53/hour — 10% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa ($37.80/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa right now

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  • Pay in these listings: $17.80 – $112/hour, median $58.72/hour.
  • Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Iowa: $37.80/hour ($78,624/year, BLS).
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Job description

Travel Surgical Technologist (Operating Room Technician) – Mason City, Iowa

Join a collaborative surgical services team as a Travel Surgical Technologist (Operating Room Technician) in Mason City, Iowa. In this hands-on travel healthcare role, you will support safe, efficient surgical care in a busy operating room while working alongside surgeons, nurses, and other perioperative professionals. Mason City offers a welcoming North Iowa community with a relaxed pace, scenic surroundings, and convenient access to local amenities.

Travel Operating Room Job Details

  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel assignment
  • Location: Mason City, Iowa
  • Department: Operating Room
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,440–$1,550
  • Start Date: October 19, 2026
  • End Date: January 17, 2027
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, typically 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Call Requirement: On call every fourth weekend
  • Holiday Call: Christmas call from 7:00 a.m. on December 25, 2026, through 7:00 a.m. on December 26, 2026

Surgical Technologist Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience as an Operating Room Technician, OR Technician, or Surgical Technologist
  • Current Surgical Technologist certification or applicable professional credential
  • Ability to provide license and certification verification
  • Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and operating room procedures
  • Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and participate in the required weekend and holiday call rotation
  • Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Operating Room Technician Responsibilities

  • Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures
  • Maintain a sterile field and follow infection prevention and surgical safety standards
  • Pass instruments and supplies to the surgical team during procedures
  • Assist with surgical counts, specimen handling, room turnover, and post-procedure cleanup
  • Anticipate the needs of surgeons and other members of the perioperative team
  • Verify equipment readiness and report supply or equipment concerns promptly
  • Provide dependable operating room support during scheduled shifts, weekend call, and holiday call assignments

Apply now for this Travel Surgical Technologist opportunity and join a healthcare team in Mason City, Iowa.

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.

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