Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room in Des Moines, IA

Circulate and/or scrub across a broad range of service lines including cardiac/peripheral vascular, neurology, orthopedic trauma, robotics, gynecology, urology, general surgery, pediatrics, transplants, ENT, and plastics. Why Join Us Work in a dynamic Level I trauma center with access to advanced surgical technology including Da Vinci robotics and Stealth neuro-navigation across a diverse range of high-acuity service lines.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) – Nights

Location

Des Moines, IA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Expected 36 hours/week | Overtime may be available after 40 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct perioperative nursing care in a high-volume operating room environment averaging 35–50 cases per day across 16 OR suites, including active trauma suites reserved for Level I trauma cases
• Circulate and/or scrub across a broad range of service lines including cardiac/peripheral vascular, neurology, orthopedic trauma, robotics, gynecology, urology, general surgery, pediatrics, transplants, ENT, and plastics
• Operate and assist with specialized equipment including Da Vinci robotic systems, Stealth neuro-navigation technology, and Synthes/Stryker orthopedic trauma instrumentation
• Maintain efficient OR turnover times of less than 20 minutes between cases
• Participate in on-call coverage, including weekend call from end of shift Friday through 6:30 AM Monday
• Float across multiple campuses as needed and work 1–2 summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day) unless the unit is closed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of current operating room experience (hospital/medical center experience prioritized)
• Circulating/operating room experience required; scrub experience highly preferred
• Experience in General surgery, Da Vinci Robotics, Pediatrics, and Trauma cases required; Trauma Level II experience required
• Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license at time of submission required
• Active BLS certification through AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) required
• EPIC EMR experience within the previous 3 years required
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment within the previous 9 months — first-time travelers are not eligible
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (verified by driver's license)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Trauma Level I experience highly preferred
• Experience in neurology, orthopedics (primarily trauma), gynecology, urology, transplants, plastics, ENT, and vascular cases highly preferred
• Scrub experience highly preferred in addition to circulating
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic Level I trauma center with access to advanced surgical technology including Da Vinci robotics and Stealth neuro-navigation across a diverse range of high-acuity service lines
• Scrubs are provided, and the facility offers a structured orientation schedule to support a smooth onboarding experience