Operating Room RN (OR Nurse) — Baghdad, Iraq | Full-Time or Contract

International SOS Government Services is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide surgical nursing care for DOS, DOD, and contractor personnel stationed in Iraq. This mission-driven role is ideal for an OR RN who is confident in acute care environments, surgical support, patient safety, and providing high-quality care in an overseas operational setting.

Location: Baghdad, Iraq
Position Type: Full-time / Project-based overseas assignment

Why Join Us

Join International SOS Government Services and use your OR nursing experience to support critical healthcare operations in an overseas mission environment. Full-time roles may include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and annual bonus eligibility.

About International SOS Government Services

International SOS Government Services supports government, defense, civil agency, and contractor missions by delivering healthcare staffing and medical support in mission-driven environments worldwide.

The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care for patients requiring acute medical or surgical intervention. This role supports pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative care using clinical judgment to assess, plan, implement, document, and evaluate patient care in environments where serious illness or injury may require close monitoring and rapid intervention.

• Provide OR nursing coverage for patients in acute care, intensive care, short-stay, acute pain, and chronic pain management settings.
• Prepare patients before surgery and help address questions or concerns.
• Gather supplies and equipment required for surgical procedures.
• Maintain a sterile operating room environment.
• Position and prepare patients on the operating room table.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during procedures.
• Evaluate patients during post-operative phases of care.
• Assist with diagnostic transesophageal echocardiogram procedures for medical and surgical patients.
• Assist with emergency airway management as needed.
• Support surgeon-provided consultative services at the bedside or in outpatient clinic settings.
• Assist surgeons at the bedside for non-ambulatory patients and in clinic settings for ambulatory patients.
• Ensure timely presence for scheduled clinics and surgeries.
• Follow project site procedures, standards, continuing education, and mandatory training requirements.
• Complete required organizational compliance education, including client-specific, Joint Commission, and regulatory requirements.
• Function dependently and independently within guidance from the Nurse Manager or designee.

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license from a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Three or more years of nursing experience.
• At least six months of OR RN experience within the past year.
• Graduate of an approved and accredited school of nursing.
• Associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in nursing.
• Nursing program must have been accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of completion.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Card holder required.
• Valid U.S. passport with at least 18 months remaining before expiration.
• Must maintain a current passport during assignment in Iraq.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, specifically MRPT.
• Must be able to relocate to Iraq for the duration of the project.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous overseas, deployed, remote, or austere environment experience preferred.
• Current U.S. Government security clearance preferred.
• Experience supporting DOS, DOD, contractor, or government healthcare operations helpful.

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Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

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Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

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International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.