Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Des Moines, IA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) 

Location: Des Moines, IA
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: January 5, 2026
Shift: Days, Mon–Fri, 4x10s with rotating day off; On-call required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room RN to join a Level 1 Trauma Center team. This role involves circulating and, ideally, scrub experience in a fast-paced surgical environment. Expect high-volume cases and quick turnovers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical environments using aseptic techniques.
• Set up OR rooms, instruments, and supplies according to facility standards.
• Assist surgical teams during procedures; respond promptly to directions.
• Perform and document instrument and sponge counts per policy.
• Maintain surgeon preference cards and OR supply inventory.
• Communicate effectively with staff and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to all regulatory standards and facility policies.

Requirements

• Current RN license (state of practice).
• Minimum 2 years recent OR experience (circulating required; scrub preferred).
• Proficiency in general, robotics, pediatrics, and trauma cases.
• Current BLS certification.
• EPIC EMR experience within the last 3 years.
• Physical ability to meet job demands.
• Health certificate, PPD or chest X-ray (if applicable).

Additional Details

• Specialties: Cardiac, Neuro, Ortho Trauma, Robotics, GYN, Urology, Transplants.
• Facility: 16 OR suites; average 35–50 cases/day.
• Equipment: Da Vinci robots, Stealth neuro navigation.
• On-Call: Up to 1 overnight/week and 3 weekends per contract.
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 of 3 major winter holidays.
• Travel Policy: Locals within 50 miles accepted (rate adjustment applies).

Please submit your most up to date resume with gap explanation, facility name, and dates. 
Looking forward to connecting! Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.