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Travel Operating Room RN – Neuro/Neurosurgery | Mason City, Iowa 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
$2,270–$2,390 Start Date: October 19, 2026 Assignment End Date: January 17, 2027 Duration: 13 weeks
8-hour day shifts, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Call
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. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We 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.
About the role
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.