Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Des Moines, IA
Med Ninjas
4x10 hrs, Days
$3,200/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,786/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,414/week
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
Description
- Position: Operating Room RN Traveler
- Location: UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center and affiliated campuses in Des Moines, IA
- Travel Radius: Must live at least 50 miles from facility based on driver’s license (no locals)
- Separation Policy: Former FTE/PRN UPH employees (within last 12 months) not eligible; prior travelers only may return
- Experience Required:
- Minimum 24 months current operating room (OR) experience
- Circulating and operating room experience required
- Scrub experience highly preferred
- Must have travel assignment completed within last 15 months (no first-time travelers)
- Experience with General, DaVinci Robotics, Pediatrics, Trauma required
- Additional experience in Neuro, Ortho (trauma), Gyn, Uro, Transplants, Plastics, ENT, Vascular highly preferred
- Scrubbing experience in Orthopedic required
- Level II Trauma experience required; Level I Trauma highly preferred
- EPIC EMR experience within last 3 years required
- Duties:
- Handle average caseload of 35–50 cases/day
- Patient ratios 1:1, 16 bed OR, 16 suites (run 12-14 routinely)
- Float between Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist campuses
- Perform both scrub and circulate roles (preferred)
- Utilize advanced technology (DaVinci robots, Stealth Neuro navigation, Synthes/Stryker for ortho trauma)
- Provide care across multiple service lines (Cardiac, PV, Neuro, Ortho Trauma, Robotics, Gyn, Uro, General, Pediatrics, Transplants, some ENT/Plastics)
- Weekend call covers Friday end of shift to Monday 6:30am
- Required to work 1–2 major summer holidays unless unit is closed
- Orientation Dates: 9/8, 9/14, 9/21 (preference for 9/8 & 9/14 starts)
- Other Requirements:
- Active Iowa or Compact RN license
- AHA or ARC BLS certification
- Driver’s license
- Skills checklist and updated resume with 24 months OR experience
- Professional reference from supervisor/manager within last 24 months preferred
- Scrubs provided
- Must be flexible to float and work across all campuses
- Facility: UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, IA (Level I Trauma Center)
Note: Quickly interviewing by phone/text from 405 area code.
Employer
Med Ninjas
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.
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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