Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,450/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse position available in a healthcare facility. The role requires a highly experienced OR nurse capable of circulating and scrubbing across multiple specialties, including trauma, neurology, orthopedics, and transplants. The successful candidate will support a busy surgical environment with a variety of complex cases using advanced technology and equipment.
Job Details:
- Shift: Day shift, with hours from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: 24 months of current operating room experience in a hospital or medical center setting, circulating or scrub experience highly preferred. Experience in General, Da Vinci Robotics, Pediatrics, and Trauma cases required. Additional experience in Neurology, Orthopedics (primarily trauma), Gynecology, Urology, Transplants, Plastics, ENT, and Vascular preferred. EPIC electronic medical systems experience within the previous 3 years required. Trauma Level I experience highly preferred; Level II experience required.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with the assignment starting on 10/12/2026 and ending on 01/11/2027.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have an active Iowa or multistate license or compact license at the time of submission. Must have completed a travel assignment within the previous 15 months. Skills checklist must be discipline-specific. Certifications in BLS (AHA or ARC) required. Weekend shifts are every 4th weekend, with the possibility of working 1-2 of 3 upcoming Winter holidays unless the unit is closed. Floating across all campuses, including Iowa Methodist MC and Iowa Lutheran, is required.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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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