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Operating Room Registered Nurse
Waterloo, Iowa
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital

$2,161-2,707/week
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Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) (Days)

Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Description

  • Work 36-40 hours per week; overtime billable after 40 hours
  • Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed
  • Orientation scheduled (example date provided: August 10)
  • Use of EPIC electronic medical records system (training available if needed)
  • Call back and on-call shifts available with additional compensation
  • Charge/preceptor pay available

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Iowa
  • Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
  • At least 3 months of total travel nursing experience
  • BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS certification
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, and OB/GYN

Additional Information

  • Employee separation policy restricts past employees from working travel assignments in other markets within 12 months if previously employed full-time or PRN in the float pool
  • New graduate or first-time travel nurses are not eligible
  • Non-local candidates preferred (minimum 50 miles radius rule)
  • Night before orientation (NBO) is 16 hours

Shift

  • Day shift

Facility

UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 199 beds
ADDRESS1825 Logan AvenueWaterloo, IA 50703
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About Waterloo, IA

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Waterloo, IA here's what you should know:
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
  • Waterloo has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues may include obesity and diabetes.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
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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