Operating Room Registered Nurse
Des Moines, IA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with strong cardiac and trauma proficiency for a position at a Level I trauma center in Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 16-OR hospital setting with an average caseload of 35-50 cases per day
• Service lines include cardiac, vascular, thoracic, neuro, ortho trauma, robotics, gynecology, urology, pediatrics, general, transplant, plastics, and ENT procedures
• Special equipment includes three DaVinci robots, Stealth neuro navigation, and Synthes or Stryker for ortho trauma
• Shifts include weekend call coverage from Friday end of shift through Monday morning
• Floating is required across multiple campuses
• Operates at a Level I trauma center
• Epic EMR system is used and recent experience with Epic is required
• Scrubs are provided
• Responsible for both circulating and scrub roles in diverse surgical specialties
• Expectations include less than 20 minute OR turnovers
• First time travelers will not be considered
• Team structure supports high-volume, complex surgeries with specialized technology
• Travelers are expected to work 2 of 3 major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Only one requested day off is allowed between specified holiday blocks
• Scrub attire is provided by the facility
• A 50-mile local radius rule applies for local candidates

Requirements

• Active IA or compact RN license required
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required
• Minimum of 24 months current operating room experience required
• Recent circulating and scrubbing experience in the operating room required
• Strong cardiac, vascular, thoracic, and general surgery experience required
• Recent experience with Epic EMR within the last 3 years required
• Experience with trauma Level I cases and additional service lines such as robotics, pediatrics, neuro, ortho trauma, gynecology, urology, transplants, plastics, and ENT procedures highly preferred
• Previous travel assignment completed within the last 12 months required
• Driver's license required for consideration

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