Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
13 days ago
Des Moines
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: OR - Operating Room, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/05/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours \n Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) travel assignment in Des Moines, Iowa (50309). This 13-week contract at a Level I trauma center offers hands-on experience with advanced surgical technology and a diverse patient population. Des Moines is a top destination for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding nursing jobs, career growth, and a vibrant Midwest lifestyle.\n \n\nDes Moines Healthcare Job Details\n\n • Location: Des Moines, Iowa 50309 (Iowa nursing jobs)\n, • Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: January 5, 2026 – End: April 6, 2026)\n, • Shift: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday (4x10 hour shifts/week, rotating day off)\n, • On-Call: Up to 1 overnight per week and 3 weekends per contract (weekend call: Friday 5pm – Monday 6:30am)\n, • Hours per Week: 40\n, • Unit: Operating Room (OR) – 16 suites, average 35-50 cases/day\n, • Scrubs: Provided\n, • EMR: EPIC\n, • Estimated Weekly Salary: $2190 - $2350\n\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Active Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license\n, • BLS certification (AHA required)\n, • Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience\n, • Proficient circulating experience required; scrub experience preferred\n, • Experience with General, Robotics, Pediatrics, and Trauma cases required\n, • Additional experience in Neuro, Ortho (trauma), Gyn, Uro, Transplants, Plastics, ENT, and Vascular preferred\n, • Level I trauma center experience required\n, • EPIC EMR experience within the past 3 years\n, • Must have completed at least one travel nursing assignment in the past 12 months (no first-time travelers)\n, • Ability to float across multiple hospital campuses\n\n\nOperating Room Nurse Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver safe, high-quality patient care as part of an interdisciplinary surgical healthcare team\n, • Circulate and scrub for a wide range of surgical cases: general, robotics, pediatrics, trauma, neuro, ortho, gyn, uro, transplants, plastics, ENT, and vascular\n, • Maintain efficient operating room turnover times (goal: under 20 minutes)\n, • Operate advanced surgical equipment, including Davinci robots and Stealth neuro navigation technology\n, • Participate in on-call rotation (overnight and weekend coverage)\n, • Float to other hospital campuses as needed\n GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #438810. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.