CVOR Operating Room RN
Des Moines, IA
Olaro
4x10 hrs, Days
$3,119/weekOverview
- Start Date03/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) (Days)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Work 36-40 hours per week, with overtime billable after 40 hours.
- Patient ratio: 1:1 in a 16-bed unit.
- Average caseload: 35-50 cases per day with turnovers expected in less than 20 minutes.
- Use of specialized equipment including 3 DaVinci robots, Stealth technology for neuro navigation, and Synthes or Stryker for orthopedic trauma.
- Operating rooms: 16 suites, routinely running 12-14 rooms.
- Service lines include Cardiac/PV, Neuro, Orthopedics (primarily trauma), Robotics, Gynecology, Urology, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Transplants, with some ENT and Plastic procedures.
- Preferred to scrub or circulate.
- Weekend on-call coverage from end of shift Friday until 6:30 AM Monday.
- Float across multiple campuses within the region.
- Trauma Level I center with reserved space for trauma cases.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 24 months current/recent operating room experience.
- Experience in circulating and operating room roles.
- Strong and proficient experience in Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic cases.
- Basic general surgery circulating experience if not assigned to cardiac cases.
- Scrub experience required, including open heart scrubbing.
- Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system within the last 3 years.
- Trauma Level I and II experience highly preferred.
- Must have completed at least one travel assignment within the past 12 months (no first-time travelers).
- Active Registered Nurse license in Iowa or compact/multistate license.
- Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Skills checklist specific to operating room nursing (scrub/circulating).
- Professional references or performance evaluations within the last 24 months preferred.
Additional Information
- Orientation dates available.
- Scrubs provided.
- Call back and on-call pay multipliers apply.
- Must be able to float across multiple campuses within the region.
Prior Travel Experience
- Must have completed at least one prior travel contract within the last 12 months. Prior travel experience is required.
Employer
Olaro
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Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
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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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