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Estimated Pay info$31 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Ankeny, Iowa

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Job Description

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location: Des Moines, IA

Specialization: Operating Room (OR)

Employment Type: Travel

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Compensation: $2423 - $2919 | Shift: 4x10 Rotating


Are you a skilled Operating Room Nurse eager for your next travel opportunity? Do you thrive in fast-paced settings and excel in a Level I trauma facility? Our organization is on the lookout for a committed OR nurse to become part of their team in Des Moines, IA. This role offers the chance to engage with advanced technology and a wide variety of surgical procedures.



As an essential member of the surgical team, your primary responsibility will be to uphold the highest standards of patient care within the operating room. You will have the chance to scrub and circulate for numerous cases, including general surgery, robotics, pediatrics, and trauma. Your skills will be vital in ensuring safety and efficiency throughout the procedures.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar setting
  • Required experience in circulating and operating room duties
  • Scrub experience is highly preferred
  • Experience with General, DaVinci Robotics, Pediatrics, and Trauma cases is essential
  • Additional experience in Neurology, Orthopedics, Gynecology, Urology, Transplants, Plastics, ENT, and Vascular is preferred
  • Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical systems within the last 3 years is required
  • Experience in a Trauma Level II setting is required; Level I experience is highly preferred
  • Must have completed a travel assignment in the last 15 months
  • Active Iowa/IA license or compact/multistate license required at the time of application
  • AHA/ARC BLS certification is mandatory
  • COVID-19 vaccination required (medical and religious exemptions may apply)


Apply now and allow our organization to assist you in achieving your full potential! We understand that when healthcare professionals feel supported, they deliver exceptional care to their patients. That’s why we provide personalized recruiter assistance and a comprehensive benefits package to help you cultivate a rewarding career while ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Our traveling staff enjoy a variety of traditional and modern benefits, including:

  • Dedicated Recruiter
  • $1,000 Unlimited Referral Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Complimentary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Lodging and Meals & Incidental Reimbursement (with qualified tax home)
  • Licensure/Certification Reimbursement
  • Voluntary Insurance Options
  • Completion Bonus
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • And more!

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Posting ID: 1263500543 Posted: 2026-06-22 Job Title: Registered Nurse