Travel OR RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR
- Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring 24 months of OR experience and Trauma Level II exposure at a Level I trauma center.

• Operating Room unit at a Level I trauma center with 16 OR suites, typically running 12-14 at a time
• Service lines include Cardiac/PV, Neuro, Ortho (primarily trauma), Robotics, GYN, Uro, General, Pediatrics, Transplants, ENT, and Plastics
• Average caseload of 35-50 cases per day with turnover expectations under 20 minutes
• Patient ratio of 1:1 with a 16-bed unit
• Uses 3 DaVinci robots, Stealth technology for Neuro navigation, and Synthes or Stryker systems for ortho trauma
• EPIC EMR system used
• Day shift schedule, Monday-Friday, 3x12s from 6:30a-7p, 36 hrs/week
• Weekend coverage required as needed every 4th weekend (Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon), 36 hrs/week
• No on-call requirements, though accommodations available if preferred
• Floating required across Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist campuses
• Both scrub and circulate responsibilities preferred

• Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Minimum 24 months of current Operating Room experience required, with hospital/medical center experience prioritized
• Circulating experience required; scrub experience highly preferred
• Required case experience in General, DaVinci Robotics, Pediatrics, and Trauma
• Highly preferred additional experience in Neurology, Orthopedics (trauma), Gynecology, Urology, Transplants, Plastics, ENT, and Vascular
• EPIC EMR experience within the previous 3 years required
• Trauma Level II experience required;
  Trauma Level I experience highly preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Professional reference from a supervisor/manager within the last 24 months preferred

• Must have completed at least one travel assignment within the previous 15 months; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address
• Past employees of UnityPoint Health (FTE or PRN) are not eligible to work travel assignments in another market, regardless of current facility
• Scrubs are provided
• Holiday coverage required for 1-2 of 3 upcoming Winter holidays unless the unit is closed
• Limited time-off requests permitted during the Thanksgiving and Winter holiday periods

American Traveler Job  #P-752273. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Operating Room

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.