OR RN
Ottumwa, IA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract in Ottumwa, IA, requiring C-section experience and active IA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Hospital-based Operating Room setting serving a broad surgical patient population including general surgery, orthopedics, urology, cardiology, gastroenterology, and more
• Unit performs approximately 30–35 surgical cases per week
• C-section procedures are performed in this OR
• Da Vinci X Robot and Stryker equipment are in use
• Charting is done via Meditech EHR
• Shift hours are 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• On-call is self-scheduled: 1 weekday call shift per week and 1 weekend call shift within every 4-week period
• Floating is minimal and may occasionally include covering linen services or med/surg as a sitter (after training)

Requirements

• Active Iowa RN license or a compact RN license currently in hand
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 1–2 years of acute care OR experience required
• C-section experience is required
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Robot-assisted surgical experience (Da Vinci) is a plus; candidates open to learning robotic techniques are encouraged to apply
• Must complete an Iowa SING background check including both criminal and child abuse portions prior to start
• All background check components (all counties and states) must be fully cleared prior to start — instant or statewide searches are not accepted
• Mandatory Reporter certification (Child and Adult) is required
• Drug screening must be a 10-panel test including opiates
• Immunization titers (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB) must be dated within the last 12 months
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates may not be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment