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Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating RoomPlanet Healthcare • Des Moines, IA, US
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Planet Healthcare • Des Moines, IA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Planet 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\n

\n 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.\n

\n\nRegistered Nurse Job Details\n \n

  • Location : Des Moines, IA 50309 (Iowa nursing jobs)\n
  • Assignment Length : 13 weeks (10 / 27 / 2025 – 1 / 26 / 2026)\n
  • Healthcare Setting : Level I Trauma Center, 16 operating room suites\n
  • Shift : 6 : 30 AM – 5 : 00 PM, 10-hour days\n
  • Hours per Week : 40\n
  • Estimated Weekly Salary : $2190 - $2350\n
  • On-Call : Up to 1 overnight per week and 3 weekends per contract (Friday 5 : 00 PM – Monday 6 : 30 AM)\n
  • Scrub Attire : Provided\n
  • \n\nOperating Room RN Qualifications\n \n

  • Active Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license\n
  • BLS certification (AHA required)\n
  • Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience\n
  • Proficient in both scrub nurse and circulating nurse roles\n
  • Experience with General, Robotics, Pediatrics, and Trauma surgical cases (Neuro, Ortho Trauma, Gyn, Uro, Transplants, Plastics, ENT, Vascular preferred)\n
  • Level I Trauma Center experience required\n
  • EPIC EMR experience within the last 3 years\n
  • Ability to float across multiple hospital campuses as needed\n
  • At least 1 year of nursing experience required\n
  • \n\nKey Responsibilities\n \n

  • Deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team\n
  • Perform both scrub and circulating nurse duties in a fast-paced OR environment\n
  • Provide care for a variety of patient types, primarily cardiac, with a 1 : 1 patient ratio\n
  • Participate in a wide range of surgical cases, including robotics, trauma, neuro, ortho, and more\n
  • Maintain efficient operating room turnover times (less than 20 minutes expected)\n
  • Utilize advanced OR technology, such as DaVinci robots and Stealth navigation systems\n
  • Float between Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran campuses as required\n
  • Participate in on-call rotation and work required winter holidays as scheduled\n
  • \n\n

    \n 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!\n

    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.

    Planet 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 Planet Healthcare

    Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

    Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

    Our Methodology

    Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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    Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus
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