Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room in Des Moines, IA

Provide direct patient care at a 1:1 ratio across multiple surgical service lines including cardiac/peripheral vascular, neuro, orthopedic trauma, robotics, gynecology, urology, general surgery, pediatrics, and transplants. Why Join Us Work in a dynamic, high-acuity Level I trauma center with access to advanced surgical technology including Da Vinci robotics and Stealth neuro-navigation systems.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified OR RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50309!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR)

Location

Des Moines, IA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite | Travel Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Perform circulating and/or scrub duties across a high-volume operating room environment averaging 35–50 cases per day with turnover expectations under 20 minutes
• Provide direct patient care at a 1:1 ratio across multiple surgical service lines including cardiac/peripheral vascular, neuro, orthopedic trauma, robotics, gynecology, urology, general surgery, pediatrics, and transplants
• Operate and assist with specialized equipment including Da Vinci robotic systems, Stealth neuro-navigation technology, and Synthes/Stryker orthopedic trauma instrumentation
• Participate in on-call coverage, including weekend call from end of Friday shift through Monday morning, and respond to trauma cases as required at a Level I trauma center
• Float across multiple campuses as needed to support staffing across all affiliated surgical sites
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic medical records

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of current operating room experience (hospital/medical center experience prioritized)
• Demonstrated circulating experience in the OR
• Experience in General surgery, Da Vinci Robotics, Pediatrics, and Trauma cases
• Trauma Level II experience required
• EPIC EMR experience within the previous 3 years
• Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license at time of submission
• Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment within the previous 15 months (first-time travelers are not eligible)
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Scrub experience in the operating room is highly preferred
• Trauma Level I experience is highly preferred
• Additional surgical service line experience in neurology, orthopedics (primarily trauma), gynecology, urology, transplants, plastics, ENT, or vascular surgery

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, high-acuity Level I trauma center with access to advanced surgical technology including Da Vinci robotics and Stealth neuro-navigation systems
• Gain broad exposure across a wide range of surgical specialties in a facility with 16 operating suites serving a diverse patient population