Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Des Moines, IA
Med Ninjas
4x10 hrs, Nights

$2,934/week

Posted 1 day ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

15% higher than average Registered Nurse / Operating Room Nurse pay in Iowa

Estimated total pay

$2,934/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,520/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,414/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Medical benefits

Description

Job Summary (List Format):

- Position: Operating Room Nurse Traveler (Scrub/Circulate)
- Location: UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, IA (floating to Iowa Lutheran & Methodist campuses)
- Shift/Workload: 36-40 hrs/week (OT after 40), or 48 hrs/week (OT after 48); average 35-50 cases/day; patient ratio 1:1; 16 ORs (12-14 run routinely)
- Patient Population: General, DaVinci Robotics, Pediatrics, Trauma (required); Neuro, Ortho (primarily trauma), Gynecology, Urology, Transplants, Plastics, ENT, Vascular (highly preferred)
- Equipment/Specialty: 3 DaVinci robots, Stealth for Neuro, Synthes/Stryker for ortho trauma; limited ortho joints
- Call Requirements: Weekend call from Friday end of shift to 6:30am Monday; On-call pay $9/hr; Call back at 1.5x (2 hr minimum)
- Compensation: OT/Holiday at 1.15x; charge/precept at $6/hr
- Holiday Requirement: Must work 1-2 of 3 summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless unit closed
- Orientation: 16 hours; Dates: 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19
- Scrubs: Provided
- Floating: Required across all listed campuses
- Submission Requirements:
- 24 months recent OR experience (hospital/medical center prioritized)
- Experience circulating in OR (required); scrubbing (highly preferred)
- Experience in General, Robotics, Pediatrics, Trauma (required)
- EPIC EMR experience within last 3 years (required)
- Trauma Level I (highly preferred) and Level II (required) experience
- No first-time travelers; must have completed travel assignment in last 9 months
- Active Iowa or compact/multistate RN license (required)
- AHA or Red Cross BLS (required)
- Driver’s License (required)
- Professional reference (preferred)
- Other Policies:
- No local candidates (must live >50 miles from facility)
- Employee separation policy applies to previous UPH FTE or PRN staff
- Facility Details: Level I trauma center; 16-bed OR; case turnover expectation <20 minutes; serves broad range of specialties

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Med Ninjas Job ID #15180. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

Med Ninjas

About

At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.

We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.

On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.

Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.

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Des Moines, IA

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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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