Operating Room Nurse
Des Moines, IA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,691/weekOverview
- Start Date07/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) (Days)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Work in a Level I Trauma Center with 16 OR suites, routinely running 12-14 rooms.
- Patient types include Cardiac/PV, Neuro, Orthopedics (primarily trauma), Robotics, Gynecology, Urology, General, Pediatrics, and Transplants; small volume of ENT and Plastic procedures.
- Expected to scrub or circulate (both preferred).
- 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 ortho trauma.
- Weekend on-call coverage from end of shift Friday until 6:30 AM Monday.
- Floating required across multiple campuses within the region.
- Scrubs provided.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
- At least 15 months of total travel nursing experience
- Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Experience working with Pediatric patients
- Experience working with Level 2 Trauma patients
- Experience with Epic electronic medical record system
Work Conditions & Additional Information
- Must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed.
- Orientation dates available; earlier start dates prioritized.
- Overtime and holiday pay multipliers apply.
- Call back and on-call pay available.
- Billable overtime begins after 40 hours per week.
- Patient ratio typically 1:1 in a 16-bed unit.
- Local radius hiring preference within 50 miles.
- Employee separation policy restricts travel assignments for certain past employees within the last 12 months.
Shift
- Day shift only
Employer
Host Healthcare
249 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
I have been with Host Healthcare for several months. I am not very tolerant of red tape. However Rachel at Host is my Recruiter and has done an incredible job of cutting through the red tape and doing a lot of hand holding through the initial process. She has made my experience so pleasant. I could've gotten more money elsewhere but i am staying right here. Rachel is available all of the time!!! I am very grateful.
Cons
None
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
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During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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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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