Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,632 per week

GHR Healthcare 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 : 11 / 10 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Job – Des Moines, Iowa

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Des Moines, Iowa (50309). This top-rated Iowa healthcare job places you at a Level I Trauma Center, offering hands-on experience in a dynamic surgical environment. Join our healthcare team and enjoy the vibrant community, arts, and parks of Des Moines while making a real impact in patient care.

Registered Nurse Job Details

Location : Des Moines, IA 50309 (Iowa nursing jobs)

Assignment Length : 13 weeks (10 / 27 / 2025 – 1 / 26 / 2026)

Healthcare Setting : Level I Trauma Center, 16 operating room suites

Shift : 6 : 30 AM – 5 : 00 PM, 10-hour days

Hours per Week : 40

Estimated Weekly Salary : $2190 - $2350

On-Call : Up to 1 overnight per week and 3 weekends per contract (Friday 5 : 00 PM – Monday 6 : 30 AM)

Scrub Attire : Provided

Operating Room RN Qualifications

Active Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license

BLS certification (AHA required)

Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience

Proficient in both scrub nurse and circulating nurse roles

Experience with General, Robotics, Pediatrics, and Trauma surgical cases (Neuro, Ortho Trauma, Gyn, Uro, Transplants, Plastics, ENT, Vascular preferred)

Level I Trauma Center experience required

EPIC EMR experience within the last 3 years

Ability to float across multiple hospital campuses as needed

At least 1 year of nursing experience required

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Perform both scrub and circulating nurse duties in a fast-paced OR environment

Provide care for a variety of patient types, primarily cardiac, with a 1 : 1 patient ratio

Participate in a wide range of surgical cases, including robotics, trauma, neuro, ortho, and more

Maintain efficient operating room turnover times (less than 20 minutes expected)

Utilize advanced OR technology, such as DaVinci robots and Stealth navigation systems

Float between Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran campuses as required

Participate in on-call rotation and work required winter holidays as scheduled

Take the next step in your nursing career—apply now for this high-demand Operating Room Registered Nurse travel job in Des Moines, Iowa, and join a leading healthcare team dedicated to excellence in patient care!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #412370. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : OR

About GHR Healthcare

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