Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Des Moines, IA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days
$2,597/weekOverview
- Start Date01/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care479 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring Level I trauma experience and proficiency in circulating cases.
Responsibilities
- Work in a hospital operating room setting with patient populations including general, robotics, pediatrics, and trauma cases
- Additional services include neuro, ortho (primarily trauma), gynecological, urology, transplant, plastics, ENT, and vascular
- Monday through Friday schedule with 4x10 hour shifts and a rotating day off
- On-call requirement up to 1 overnight per week and 3 weekends over a 13-week contract
- Call schedule includes weekends from Friday 5:00 pm to Monday 6:30 am
- Floating required across multiple campuses
- Uses Epic EMR, recent Epic experience required
- Primary responsibilities include circulating in a wide range of surgical cases
- First time travelers will not be considered for this position
- Must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major winter holidays
- Only one day of time off will be approved during specified holiday periods
- Professional reference from a supervisor within the past 2 years is required
Requirements
- Active Iowa or compact RN license required and must be current before consideration
- Current BLS certification (AHA required)
- Minimum 2 years of current operating room RN experience
- Proficient circulating skills required
- Experience handling general, robotics, pediatrics, and trauma cases required
- Recent Epic EMR experience within the past 3 years required
- Level I trauma experience required
- Must have completed at least one previous travel assignment within the past 12 months
- Scrub experience preferred but not required
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Facility
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Pros
There are a few people who are super nice most of the doctors are great
Cons
Very clickish staff. Not traveler friendly.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 479 beds
Employer
American Traveler
43 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Des Moines, IA
About
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.
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