Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,520 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR Nurse) Travel Assignment in West Des Moines, Iowa

Bring your perioperative expertise to a rewarding Operating Room Registered Nurse travel assignment in West Des Moines, Iowa. This 26-week opportunity offers the chance to work in a well-equipped surgical services environment, collaborate with a skilled care team, and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. West Des Moines is a welcoming, growing community with easy access to the Des Moines metro, great dining, shopping, parks, and a comfortable suburban feel.

Job Details

• Setting: Operating Room / Surgical Services
• Location: West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) assignment
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Start Date: 10/4/2026
• End Date: 4/3/2027
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts
• Hours per Week: 40
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
• On-Site: Yes

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of recent Operating Room or perioperative nursing experience required
• Experience as an OR nurse in a fast-paced surgical setting preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work effectively in a high-acuity environment
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills
• Ability to adapt to changing case volumes while maintaining attention to detail
• Willingness to complete standard onboarding and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care for patients in the Operating Room
• Assist with preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support as needed
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiology, and the perioperative team
• Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical protocols
• Support efficient room turnover and contribute to smooth surgical workflow
• Promote a positive patient experience through compassionate, professional care

Apply now to join this rewarding Operating Room RN travel job in West Des Moines, Iowa and advance your perioperative nursing career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #517997. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

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