Travel Contract

Sterile Processing Tech
Ottumwa, IA
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,378/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,378/week
  • Estimated taxable pay
    $540/week
  • Estimated non-taxable stipends
    $838/week

Description

Central Sterile Tech/Sterile Processing Tech

Overview

  • Travel assignment in Ottumwa, Iowa
  • Specialty: Central Sterile/SPD
  • Unit/department: Central Sterile
  • OR rooms: 5
  • Shift: days
  • Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
  • Weekend hours: call only
  • Call: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7a–3p
  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Number of openings: 1
  • Trauma level: IV

Required Qualifications

  • Iowa SING BG clearance required, including criminal and child abuse portions
  • All background checks for counties and states must be fully cleared before start
  • Mandatory reporter certification for child and adult
  • 10-panel drug screen including opiates
  • Titers within the last 12 months for MMR, Hep B, Varicella, and TB
  • Sterile Processing Technician experience within the last year
  • LP - Sterile Processing Tech License

Schedule / Start Details

  • Monday or Tuesday starts allowed

Compensation / Housing

  • Local rate noted: $30
  • Scrubs provided

Employer

LifePoint

2.2rating(12 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with LifePoint

Anonymous
Anonymous
Home Health (CNA)
5.0rating

Pros

How can I get in contact with you discuss the job situation whether you are hiring

Cons

We chatted last night after I have applied for the position and I am waiting to hear back from you.

Review of Yolanda Browne on May 22, 2026

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About Ottumwa, IA

As a travel nurse in Ottumwa, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Ottumwa'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.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs are around 85°F, and in winter, average lows are around 15°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Ottumwa.
Transportation
  • Ottumwa is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The population is diverse, with a range of age groups.
  • Common health issues may include obesity and diabetes.
  • There is a small but active community of travel nurses in Ottumwa.
Things to Do
  • Ottumwa offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
  • There are art galleries, live music events, and sports activities.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, hiking trails, and nearby lakes for fishing and boating.
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