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Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room (OR)
Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Employment type: Temp
Shift: Days
Contract length: 13 weeks
Orientation date: January 11, 2027 (no earlier; candidates arriving sooner will be redirected)

Unless the unit is closed, the contractor must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day).
Unless the unit is closed, the contractor must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays.

Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not considered.
Past employees of the health system, whether full-time, PRN float pool, or travel, cannot work travel in another market, regardless of facility, if they worked there within the past 12 months.
The separation policy does not apply to past health system employees who worked travel contracts (not FTE or PRN) there.
Not open to first-time travelers.

Valid RN license in Iowa
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
2 years of operating room experience
Operating room experience within the last year
Experience in a hospital setting
3 months or more of total travel experience within the previous 18 months
Experience with general surgery
Experience with gynecologic surgery
Experience with the da Vinci surgical robot
Experience with podiatric surgery and podiatry patients
Orthopedics experience
Urology experience
Plastic surgery experience
Experience with Epic
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Driver's license

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ADDRESS1825 Logan AvenueWaterloo, IA 50703

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Waterloo, IA 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 83°F, and average lows in winter are around 11°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Waterloo, IA, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.

Transportation

Waterloo is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
Public transportation options include bus services operated by the Metro Transit.

Demographics

Things to Do

Waterloo offers a variety of restaurants, including diverse cuisines.
The city has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and theaters.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local games, and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking are popular in the area.

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