Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

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:
  
  02/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with recent cardiac and trauma surgery proficiency and an active IA or compact RN license.

• Hospital-based Operating Room setting with 16 OR suites and Level I trauma capacity
• Patient ratio is 1:1 with an average of 35-50 cases per day
• Specialty cases include cardiac, vascular, thoracic, neuro, ortho (primarily trauma), robotics (da Vinci), gyn, urology, general, pediatrics, transplants, ENT, and plastics
• Runs 12-14 OR rooms routinely, reserving space for trauma
• Utilizes specialized equipment including 3 Davinci robots, Stealth neuro navigation, Synthes and Stryker for ortho trauma
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 4x10 hour shifts, with a rotating day off
• Call requirements include up to 2 overnights per week and 4 weekends per 13-week contract; weekend call is Friday 5:00pm through Monday 6:30am
• Float required to all campuses as needed
• Scrubs are provided
• EPIC is the EMR used and experience with EPIC is required
• Must be able to both scrub and circulate; experience in both roles is preferred
• Expected turnover time is less than 20 minutes between cases
• Part of a team supporting complex and high-acuity surgical cases in a busy trauma center
• Orientation dates may be scheduled based on start time
• Holiday coverage required; must work 2 of 3 major winter holidays (Christmas, New Year’s, Thanksgiving)
• Time off requests during key holiday periods are limited to one day
• Returning employees may not be eligible if employed within the past 12 months
• Dress code is scrubs, which are provided

• Active IA or compact RN license is required
• A minimum of 2 years current operating room experience is required
• Recent circulating and operating room nursing experience is required
• Strong proficiency in cardiac, vascular, thoracic, and general surgery is required
• Scrub experience is preferred; open heart scrubbing experience is highly preferred
• Experience with da Vinci robotics, pediatrics, trauma, neuro, ortho (trauma), gynecology, urology, transplants, plastics, ENT, and vascular cases is highly preferred
• EPIC EMR experience within the last 3 years is required
• Level I trauma experience is highly preferred
• BLS certification from the AHA or ARC is required
• Driver’s license is required for consideration
• At least one supervisory reference from the past 24 months is preferred
• Must have completed a travel assignment within the last 12 months; first time travelers will not be considered

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job  #P-659244. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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.