Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,301 per week

TotalMed Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

401(k) retirement plan

Sick pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

TotalMed is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Operating Room in Waterloo, Iowa. This role involves assisting physicians, monitoring patient care during surgeries, and providing pre- and post-operative education.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of recent acute-care experience and relevant certifications. The position offers guaranteed hours, weekly pay, and benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years recent acute-care experience as a circulating or scrub nurse, and/or RN first assistant.
• BLS, NIH certifications required.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in caring for surgical patients.
• Prepare instruments for specific surgical procedures.
• Monitor and observe the patient during surgery.
• Administer and record prescribed medication.

Skills

Acute-care experience

BLS certification

Surgical care

Patient education

Communication skills

Job description

Job Overview

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR – Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Waterloo, Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, providing pre‑ and post‑surgery care and education to the patient.
• Circulating OR Nurse duties: work within the operating suite but outside of the sterile field; prepare instruments for specific surgical procedures; monitor and observe the patient during surgery; respond to potential complications alongside the physician.
• Scrub OR Nurse duties: handle and prepare operating instruments and equipment within the sterile field; selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures.
• RN First Assistant duties: assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care; help control bleeding; suture patients following surgery.
• Provide basic bedside care; prepare, administer and record prescribed medication; report adverse reactions.
• Serve as the communication liaison between patients’ family members and members of the operating team; ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient; initiate patient education plans.
• Respond to comfort and safety needs; accurate care and handling of specimens; monitor equipment; inventory surgical items pre‑ and post‑procedure.

Requirements

• Specialty: OR – Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/28/2028
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel
• 1–2 years recent acute‑care experience as a circulating or scrub nurse, and/or RN first assistant.
• BLS, NIH, 1 year required.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning the assignment.
• Physical requirements: stand/walk for long periods; bend, lean and stoop without difficulty; lift 20 pounds routinely (up to 50 pounds at times); exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases may occur.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1426375. Pay package is based on 10‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room – OR RN – Travel Nurse.