Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
West Des Moines, IA
Care Career
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,300/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,000/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,300/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
RN OR | West Des Moines, IA | 13 Weeks
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for a 13-week travel assignment. The RN will provide perioperative nursing care, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient management while working closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team.
Shift:
• 4x10 Days
• 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM
Pay:
• Up to $2,300/week
Requirements:
• Active RN License
• BLS
• OR Experience Required
• Perioperative Nursing Experience
Responsibilities:
• Circulating and/or Scrubbing Surgical Procedures
• Pre-Operative Assessment
• Intraoperative Patient Care
• Post-Operative Monitoring
• Surgical Documentation
• Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Surgical Teams
Additional Details:
• 13-Week Contract
• On-Call: 1 Night Per Week (5:15 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Thanksgiving Time-Off Considered
• Assignment Length May Extend Up to 6 Months
Employer
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About West Des Moines, IA
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in West Des Moines, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 85°F and winter lows of 12°F.
- Winters can be cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online rental platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- West Des Moines has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports facilities, and numerous outdoor activities including parks and trails.
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