Travel Nurse RN - Neurology
Mason City, IA
GHR Healthcare - Travel
5x8 hrs
$2,548/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a collaborative perioperative team as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in neuro and neurosurgery. This on-site Iowa travel nursing opportunity offers a 13-week assignment in Mason City with consistent 8-hour day shifts and the chance to provide safe, high-quality surgical care in a professional operating room environment.
Mason City offers a welcoming North Iowa setting with a strong sense of community, convenient amenities, and a comfortable pace of life—an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking meaningful work and a rewarding travel nursing experience.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Travel Operating Room RN – Neuro/Neurosurgery
- Location: On-site in Mason City, Iowa
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,270–$2,390
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- Assignment End Date: January 17, 2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour day shifts, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Call Requirements: Approximately 10–15 call days per month; every third weekend on call
- Holiday Coverage: Participation in the holiday call rotation
Operating Room RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Iowa
- At least 1 year of professional nursing experience
- Operating room nursing experience required
- Neurosurgery experience required
- RN operating room credentials or equivalent specialty verification
- Ability to work on-site day shifts and participate in the required call schedule
- Successful completion of applicable competency and credential verification requirements
Perioperative Nursing Responsibilities
- Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care throughout the perioperative experience, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
- Support neuro and neurosurgical procedures while maintaining a sterile, organized, and efficient operating room environment.
- Prepare equipment, supplies, instruments, and the surgical suite according to procedure-specific needs.
- Monitor patient condition, promote safety, and communicate changes promptly to the surgical team.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Accurately document care, participate in surgical counts, and follow established infection prevention and patient safety standards.
- Respond professionally to scheduled call assignments, weekend coverage, and holiday call responsibilities.
Apply now for this Travel Operating Room RN opportunity in Mason City, Iowa, and join a dedicated perioperative healthcare team.
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 - Travel
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About Mason City, IA
As a Travel Neurology Nurse in Mason City, IA here's what you should know:- Mason City'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 in Mason City, IA are around 82°F, while winter lows can drop to around 8°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Mason City, IA, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.
- Mason City is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- Mason City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Mason City offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and water sports in the nearby lakes.
- Sports fans can also catch local games and events.
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