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OR | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareDubuque, IATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Dubuque, IA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 7, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$57.00
Weekly
$2,280
Yearly (full-time)
$118,560
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 1, 2026

This job pays about $57.00/hour — 51% 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, 40 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

  • 849 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa from 6 agencies, 8 of them in Dubuque.
  • Pay in these listings: $17.80 – $112/hour, median $57.36/hour.
  • Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Iowa: $37.80/hour ($78,624/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($60.25/hour across 429 jobs).

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Job description

Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Jobs – Dubuque, Iowa

Join a collaborative perioperative team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Dubuque, Iowa. This onsite travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide safe, high-quality surgical care in a professional operating room environment. Dubuque is a welcoming Mississippi River community known for its historic character, scenic views, vibrant downtown, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Location: Dubuque, Iowa
  • Specialty: Operating Room Nursing / Perioperative Nursing
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,340
  • Start Date: November 1, 2026
  • Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, through January 30, 2027
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
  • Work Arrangement: On-site

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Iowa
  • At least 1 year of recent operating room nursing experience
  • Operating room nursing certification or specialty credentials as required for verification
  • Strong understanding of perioperative nursing standards, sterile technique, and patient safety practices
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and surgical technologists
  • Successful completion of required professional, occupational health, background, and competency clearances

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled Registered Nurse care throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of surgical procedures
  • Prepare operating rooms, equipment, supplies, and instruments according to procedure requirements
  • Maintain strict sterile technique and monitor the surgical environment for safety and compliance
  • Coordinate with the surgical team to promote efficient, organized patient care
  • Assess patients, anticipate clinical needs, and respond promptly to changes in condition
  • Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice and established protocols
  • Accurately document patient care, surgical counts, specimen handling, and other perioperative activities
  • Support safe patient positioning, transfers, infection prevention, and recovery processes

Apply now for this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel assignment in Dubuque, Iowa, and join a dedicated perioperative 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.

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