Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,687 per week in Des Moines, IA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Des Moines, IA
Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,687 per week Shift Information: Days -
4 days x 10 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/2/2026
About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health
to find a qualified OR RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50309! Job Title:
Registered Nurse (RN) Profession: Nursing Specialty: Operating Room
(OR) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Monday - Friday Hours per Shift:
6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Experience: - 2 years of current operating room
experience required - Strong cardiac, vascular, thoracic
proficiency experience including general surgery experience
required - Scrub experience preferred License: - Active Iowa or
compact multistate nursing license required Certifications: - BLS
(AHA) required Must-Have: - Proficient in operating room procedures
- Experience in da Vinci robotics, pediatrics, trauma, neurology,
orthopedics (primarily trauma), gynecology, urology, transplants,
plastics, and ear, nose, throat cases highly preferred - EPIC
electronic medical record system experience within the previous 3
years required - Level I trauma experience highly preferred - Scrub
experience needed, including open-heart scrubbing highly preferred
Description: This role involves working in a dynamic operating room
environment. Nurses will be expected to handle an average caseload
of 35-50 cases per day. The expectation for turnover times is less
than 20 minutes. Additional requirements include floating across
various campuses. This position requires both circulating and
scrubbing responsibilities. Call coverage includes weekends from
Friday evening through Monday morning. Candidates should have a
strong background in multiple surgical specialties. Professional
references and a skills checklist specific to operating room duties
are required. This position does not accept first-time travelers.
Candidates must have completed a travel assignment within the
previous 12 months. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of
assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability,
versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive
candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement.
Different healthcare facilities may have varying levels of
technological advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes you
to a range of medical technologies, contributing to your
technological literacy. If you have a sense of adventure, travel
nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities,
states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new
environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational
activities. Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for
continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base
and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare. Travel
nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare crises
or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times allows you
to make a meaningful impact on communities in need. Requirements
Required for Onboarding BLS 29166631EXPTEMP
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