OR RN
West Burlington, IA
Wayward Medical
4x10 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus
$2,476/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Retention bonus
- Weekly pay
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Relocation bonus
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Discount program
Description
There are a lot of travel nursing agencies.
Most of them can submit you to a job.
The difference is what happens after you click apply.
At Wayward Medical Staffing, you get one point of contact, straight answers, permission before submission, and real check ins that are not just disguised extension calls.
We do the boring stuff well.
We answer fast.
We tell the truth.
We get your permission before putting your name in front of a facility.
And when something gets weird on assignment, we pick up the phone.
We’re not a billion-dollar staffing machine with five departments and four handoffs before someone learns your name.
We’re a Mom and Pop shop who puts relationships first. We’re built for travelers who want to be treated like humans, not chart numbers.
That means we stay with you through the full assignment, help you navigate the messy parts, and start thinking about your next contract before this one ends.
Our rule is simple:
No one gets burned.
If you want an agency that communicates clearly, follows through, and actually sticks around after you start, apply with Wayward.
We’ll walk you through the details and help you decide if this assignment is the right fit.
RN - OR/Surgery
Location
- West Burlington, Iowa
Contract
- 13 weeks
- LTA employment type
Schedule
- 07:30 - 18:00
- Additional call hours required
- Call requirement: approximately 70-80 hours in a 4-week period
- Response time: 30 minutes
Role Summary
- Intra-operative nursing care using the nursing process
- Circulating procedures, instrumentation of procedures, and assisting surgeon and/or anesthesia providers
- Patient populations include ENT, general surgery, orthopedics including spine, podiatry, dental/oral surgery, pain management, ophthalmology, urology, OB/Gynecology including c-sections, vascular, and bariatric
- Clinical activities include circulating, instrumenting, first assisting, patient education, and resource nurse duties
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- OR - Operating Room (2 years of experience)
- OR - Operating Room experience within the last year
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- PALS
- ACLS
- Driver's License
- Experience with Epic
Onboarding / Compliance Items
- License/certification verification
- Education verification
- Drug screen
- Skills checklist
- Pre-orientation CBL acknowledgement
- COVID-19 vaccine or declination
- MMR
- Fit test
- Hepatitis B
- TB test
- Health statement
- Driver’s license or state ID
- Varicella
- Tdap
- Annual TB questionnaire, if applicable
- Iowa adult and child abuse training
- EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG check
- SING check
- I-9 attestation
- Color vision test
- Contract employee data sheet
- NSO check
- OFAC check
- Evergreen link completion
- OSHA questionnaire
- Epic registration acknowledgement form
Employer
Wayward Medical
Wayward Sounds...
Like a Travel Nursing Agency that zigged while everyone else zagged.
Most agencies fight over the same giant hospitals.
We chose the places where travelers are remembered, not rotated through.
Critical Access Hospitals are where nurses get autonomy, community, and stories worth telling.
Less factory-line healthcare. More human healthcare. That’s the road we chose.
Built for travelers who want:
- Rural adventure
- A Recruiter who actually picks up the phone
- A career that feels meaningful
About West Burlington, IA
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in West Burlington, IA here's what you should know:- West Burlington'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.
- Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 15-20°F.
- Short term rentals are available in West Burlington, and they are relatively easy to find.
- West Burlington is car-friendly, with convenient roadways.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population in West Burlington is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- There is a small but growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- West Burlington offers a variety of dining options, including local eateries and chain restaurants.
- The area has a growing arts and music scene, and there are opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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