American Traveler 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: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a Level II Trauma Center with required experience in general, robotics, pediatric, and trauma cases.
Details
- Operating Room unit within a hospital setting, 16-bed capacity with 16 OR suites, typically running 12-14 concurrently
- Level I trauma center with reserved space for trauma cases
- Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:30am to 7pm, 36 hours per week
- Additional weekend coverage as needed approximately every 4th weekend (Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon)
- No on-call requirements
- Float required across Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist campuses
- Patient ratio of 1:1
- Average caseload of 35-50 cases per day with expected turnover times under 20 minutes
- Service lines include cardiac/PV, neuro, ortho (primarily trauma), robotics, gyn, uro, general, pediatrics, transplants, with smaller volumes of ENT and plastics
- Utilizes 3 da Vinci robots, Stealth technology for neuro navigation, and Synthes or Stryker equipment for ortho trauma cases
- Both scrub and circulate responsibilities preferred
- Uses Epic EMR system
Requirements
- Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required
- Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
- Minimum 24 months of current operating room experience required, with hospital/medical center experience prioritized
- Circulating and operating room experience required; scrub experience highly preferred
- Required experience in General, da Vinci Robotics, Pediatric, and Trauma surgical cases
- Highly preferred additional experience in Neurology, Orthopedics (trauma), Gynecology, Urology, Transplants, Plastics, ENT, and Vascular cases
- Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience highly preferred
- Epic EMR experience within the previous 3 years required
- Valid driver's license required for consideration
- Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, manager, director, or C-suite within the past 24 months preferred
Additional Information
- Perform circulating and scrub duties across a high-volume, high-acuity surgical service line
- Scrubs are provided
- Must have completed at least one travel assignment within the previous 15 months; first-time travelers will not be considered
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address
- Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
- Limited time-off requests permitted during peak holiday periods
- Candidates who were previously employed by the health system (FTE or PRN) in another market within the past 12 months are not eligible, regardless of current facility
American Traveler Job ID #P-752273. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.