Operating Room RN
Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
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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).
- Patient types include Cardiac/PV, Neuro, Ortho (primarily trauma), Robotics, Gynecology, Urology, General, Pediatrics, and Transplants; small volume of ENT and Plastic procedures.
- Expected patient ratio: 1:1
- 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.
- Scrub or circulate preferred; must be able to float across multiple campuses.
- Weekend on-call coverage from end of shift Friday until 6:30 AM Monday.
- Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed.
- Scrubs provided.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Minimum 2 years of Operating Room experience, including experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment within the previous 15 months
- BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience working with Pediatric patients
- Experience working with Level 2 Trauma patients
- Valid Driver’s License
- Circulating and scrub experience in the Operating Room
- Experience with General surgery cases
- Experience with DaVinci Robotics cases
- Experience with Orthopedic trauma cases
- Experience with Epic electronic medical record system
Work Schedule & Other Details
- Shift: Days
- Orientation dates available; earlier start dates prioritized.
- Normal workweek: 36-40 hours; overtime billable after 40 hours.
- Holiday and overtime pay multipliers apply.
- Call back and on-call pay available.
Additional Notes
- Candidates must comply with employee separation policy restricting travel assignments within the same market if previously employed in certain capacities.
- Local radius rule applies for candidate location (within 50 miles).
Facility
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 479 beds
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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