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OR | RN

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50309, USA
Listing for: GHR Travel Nursing
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Surgical Assistant, Operating Room Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 1155 - 1235 USD Weekly USD 1155.00 1235.00 WEEK
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) - Travel Nursing Job in Des Moines, Iowa

Advance your nursing career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) with a travel assignment at a leading Level I trauma center in Des Moines, Iowa (50309). This healthcare job offers the chance to work with a dynamic surgical team, providing perioperative care across multiple specialties and making a significant impact on patient outcomes. Des Moines is known for its thriving healthcare community, vibrant downtown, and scenic parks-making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking rewarding nursing jobs in Iowa.

Travel Nurse Job Details
  • Location: Des Moines, IA 50309 (Iowa nursing jobs)
  • Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
  • Setting: Operating Room (OR) - Level I Trauma Center
  • Start Date: December 15, 2025
  • End Date: March 16, 2026
  • Duration: 13-week contract
  • Shift: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM, 10-hour days
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,310 - $2,470
  • On Call: Up to 1 overnight per week and 3 weekends per contract (Friday 5:00 PM through Monday 6:30 AM)
  • Floating: Required across all campuses
  • Scrubs: Provided
Registered Nurse Qualifications
  • Active Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • BLS certification (AHA) required
  • Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room nursing experience
  • Proficient circulating experience required; scrub experience preferred
  • Experience with general, robotics, pediatrics, and trauma surgical cases
  • Level I trauma center experience required
  • EPIC EMR proficiency within the past 3 years
  • At least one completed travel nurse assignment in the past 12 months
  • Ability to float to multiple campuses as needed
OR RN Responsibilities
  • Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care to diverse patient populations
  • Circulate and, if qualified, scrub in a variety of surgical cases: general, robotics, pediatrics, trauma, neuro, ortho (trauma), gyn, uro, transplants, plastics, ENT, and vascular
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC EMR
  • Participate in call rotation and respond to emergent surgical needs
  • Support efficient operating room turnovers (goal: less than 20 minutes)
  • Float to other campuses as needed to support patient care
Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Des Moines, Iowa!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit.

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Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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