Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse

Modern Healthcare Solutions 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:
  
  03/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Opportunity Position Overview

This role involves working in a fast-paced operating room environment, providing nursing care and support during surgical procedures. A strong focus on patient safety and effective teamwork is essential.

• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday, 4x10 hour shifts with rotating days off.
• Call Requirements:
  Up to one overnight call per week and three weekends per 13-week contract.
• Weekend Coverage:
  Call from Friday at 5 PM through Monday at 6:30 AM.

• Circulate in the operating room for a variety of surgical procedures.
• Assist with scrubbing duties as needed, particularly in general, trauma, pediatrics, and da Vinci robotics cases.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure smooth operations and patient safety throughout the surgical process.

• Minimum of two years of current operating room experience.
• Experience in circulating and operating room roles.
• Preferred scrub experience, particularly in relevant surgical specialties.
• Familiarity with cases including General Surgery, da Vinci Robotics, Pediatrics, and Trauma is required.
• Additional experience in Neurology, Orthopedics (primarily trauma), Gynecology, Urology, Transplants, Plastics, ENT, and Vascular procedures is highly preferred.
• Recent experience with EPIC electronic medical systems within the past three years.
• Experience working in a Trauma Level I facility is required;
  Trauma Level II experience is highly preferred.
• Must have completed a travel assignment within the last 15 months; first-time travelers are not accepted.

• Active Iowa state license, or compact/multistate licensure at time of application.
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Proof of a valid driver's license.
• Professional references from previous charge nurses, supervisors, nurse managers, directors, or CNOs/COOs, ideally from within the last 24 months.

Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care and improving patient outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Modern Healthcare Solutions Job  #. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:

OR,07:00:00-17:00:00

Modern Healthcare Solutions is a woman-owned and operated healthcare staffing company dedicated to connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with leading facilities nationwide. We believe great care begins with genuine connection—and our boutique approach ensures every clinician receives personalized attention, never just a number. You’ll work with a recruiter who knows you by name, advocates for you, and helps you choose assignments that move your career forward.

• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Guaranteed Hours
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits