OR

Operating Room Nurse – Waterloo, IA

Position Overview

The facility's operating room is seeking an experienced OR nurse to join a dynamic surgical team. You'll work in a multi-specialty surgical environment performing a wide range of procedures with rotating case types and patient populations.

Shift & Schedule

• 4x10-hour shifts, days (flexible start times: 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, or 10:00 AM)
• 40 hours per week
• 1 on-call shift per week; on-call every 4th–5th weekend
• Holiday rotation required (1–2 of 3 winter holidays, unless unit is closed)

Requirements

• 24 months minimum OR experience in a hospital or medical center setting
• Proficiency required in: orthopedic, general, and gynecological procedures
• Proficiency preferred in: neurology and cardiovascular procedures
• DaVinci robotics experience (required)
• Limited experience in podiatry, urology, and plastics
• Circulating background preferred; scrub experience a plus
• 3 months minimum current travel experience within the past 18 months (no first-time travelers)
• Active Iowa or compact/multistate RN license
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
• Valid driver's license

Contract Details

• 13 weeks | Starts November 30, 2026
• Orientation dates: November 30, December 14, or December 28
• Guaranteed hours

To Apply

Submit: current resume with 24-month work history, skills checklist, professional reference from supervisor/manager (within 24 months), and copies of license and certifications.