Perform scrub and circulating duties across multiple service lines including Cardiac/Peripheral Vascular, Neuro, Ortho (primarily trauma), Robotics, GYN, Urology, General, Pediatrics, and Transplants. Why Join Us Work in a high-volume, Level I Trauma Center environment with exposure to a broad range of complex surgical service lines including cardiac, transplant, robotics, and neuro.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Des Moines, IA
Description
TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified CVOR RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50309!
Circulate and scrub in cardiovascular and general operating room cases, with approximately 80% of caseload focused on cardiac cases and 20% on general surgery
Perform scrub and circulating duties across multiple service lines including Cardiac/Peripheral Vascular, Neuro, Ortho (primarily trauma), Robotics, GYN, Urology, General, Pediatrics, and Transplants
Maintain a patient ratio of 1:1 with an expected average of 35–50 cases per day and turnover times of less than 20 minutes
Operate and assist with specialized equipment including Da Vinci robotic systems, Stealth neuro-navigation technology, and Synthes/Stryker ortho trauma instrumentation
Participate in on-call coverage including weekend call (end of shift Friday through 6:30 AM Monday) and general department call during the initial orientation period
Float across multiple campuses as required and contribute to a 24-hour staffed department operating up to 16 OR suites
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 24 months of current/recent Operating Room experience, with Cardiovascular OR (CVOR) experience required
Strong and proficient experience in Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic surgery required; basic General Surgery circulating experience required
Open heart scrub experience required
Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience highly preferred
Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment within the previous 15 months — first-time travelers are not eligible
Active Iowa RN license or Compact/Multistate license required at time of submission
Active BLS certification through AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) required
EPIC EMR experience within the previous 3 years required
Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (based on driver's license) to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
Trauma Level I facility experience
Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
Proficiency in both scrubbing and circulating roles across multiple service lines
Familiarity with robotic-assisted surgical platforms and neuro-navigation technology
Why Join Us
Work in a high-volume, Level I Trauma Center environment with exposure to a broad range of complex surgical service lines including cardiac, transplant, robotics, and neuro
Scrubs are provided, and a structured CVOR orientation program is in place to support your transition into the department