OR RN - Orthopedics/Spine
Davenport, IA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,548/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Apply for this travel nursing opportunity in Davenport, Iowa, and join a collaborative perioperative team providing safe, efficient surgical care in a busy operating room. This on-site Operating Room RN role focuses on orthopedic and spine procedures and offers access to the welcoming riverfront community and greater Quad Cities area.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
- Location: Davenport, Iowa
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- End Date: January 31, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,270–$2,390
- Schedule: 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8-hour day shifts with a variable start time between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
- On-Call Requirement: One night per week and one weekend approximately every seven weeks
- Work Setting: On-site operating room and perioperative services
Operating Room RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license or eligibility for license verification in Iowa
- At least 1 year of recent operating room nursing experience
- Recent orthopedic and spine surgical experience required
- Operating room and perioperative nursing competencies appropriate to the assigned surgical service
- Ability to work scheduled day shifts and participate in the required on-call rotation
- Successful completion of required credentialing, competency validation, and background screening
Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide skilled perioperative nursing care throughout the surgical experience
- Prepare operating rooms, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for orthopedic and spine procedures
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and other members of the perioperative team
- Maintain strict aseptic technique and follow patient safety and surgical site protocols
- Monitor patient status, anticipate perioperative needs, and respond promptly to changes
- Accurately document care, procedures, specimens, counts, and handoffs
- Participate in the assigned overnight and weekend on-call rotation
About Davenport, Iowa
Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of a riverfront community with convenient access to the greater Quad Cities area, including dining, arts, history, and outdoor activities.
Apply now for this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Davenport, Iowa.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Davenport, IA
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Davenport, IA here's what you should know:- Davenport's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 84°F, and in winter, average lows are around 14°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Davenport.
- Davenport is car-friendly, and public transportation options are also available.
- Davenport has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Davenport offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks and recreational areas along the Mississippi River.
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