<p>A travel Operating Room RN opportunity is open in Dubuque, Iowa — a mid-sized river city offering a strong community feel alongside a busy acute care surgical environment. The position carries a competitive weekly gross of $2,424 and a varied shift structure, making it a strong fit for an experienced perioperative nurse ready to step into a high-functioning OR team. Weekend and holiday rotation is defined and predictable, supporting genuine work-life balance across the assignment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Gross weekly pay of $2,424</li> <li>Travel/contract (temporary assignment) engagement structure</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with placement</li> <li>Personalized onboarding support to ensure a smooth transition into the assignment</li> <li>Dedicated advocate providing consistent communication and resource support throughout the contract</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Operating Room setting within a hospital-based surgical environment in Dubuque, IA</li> <li>Varied shift schedule providing exposure across different OR service lines and case types</li> <li>Weekend rotation: every third weekend required</li> <li>Holiday rotation: every other holiday, with additional coverage required during Labor Day weekend</li> <li>High-acuity perioperative environment demanding strong clinical judgment and rapid response capability</li> <li>Collaborative team structure with emphasis on communication, patient safety, and quality outcomes</li> <li>Must comply with all facility-specific policies and protocols upon onboarding</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active RN license valid in the state of Iowa (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>Proven clinical experience in an OR/perioperative setting required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of critical care or OR nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred</li> <li>Current BLS and ACLS certification required</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure with strong attention to patient safety and detail</li> <li>Availability for weekend, holiday, and holiday-weekend shifts as scheduled</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Dubuque sits on the western bank of the Mississippi River at the point where Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois converge — a scenic, four-season city known for its historic architecture, bluff-top views, and tight-knit community character. The cost of living is well below national averages, and the area offers a strong mix of outdoor recreation along the river and surrounding Driftless Area terrain, including hiking, cycling, and water activities. Chicago is approximately three hours south, providing easy access to a major metro when desired while everyday life in Dubuque moves at a more relaxed, manageable pace.</p>