Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,891 per week

Company: ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. Job Description & Requirements - 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 Opportunity: RN - OR Job Details: • 2 years of current operating room experience required • Circulating and operating room experience required, scrub experience preferred • Must have strong cardiac, vascular, thoracic proficiency and general surgery experience • Additional experience highly preferred in daVinci robotics, pediatrics, trauma, neurology, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, transplants, plastics, ENT, and vascular procedures • EPIC electronic medical systems experience within previous 3 years required • Trauma Level I experience highly preferred • Must have completed a travel assignment within previous 12 months (no first-time travelers) • Scrub experience including open heart scrubbing highly preferred • Both scrub and circulate capabilities preferred • Patient ratio of 1:1 • Average 35-50 cases per day with expectation for turnovers less than 20 minutes • Work with specialized equipment including 3 daVinci robots, Stealth technology for neuro navigation, and primarily Synthes or Stryker for ortho trauma • On-call schedule up to 2 overnight shifts per week and 4 weekends per 13-week contract • Weekend call schedule from Friday 5:00 PM through Monday 6:30 AM • Required to float across all campuses including Iowa Methodist MC and Iowa Lutheran • Scrubs provided • BLS (AHA) certification required • Iowa nursing license required Facility: This healthcare facility operates as a Level 1 trauma center with 16 operating rooms, routinely running 12-14 suites while reserving space for trauma cases. The facility specializes in multiple service lines including cardiac/PV, neurology, orthopedics (primarily trauma), robotics, gynecology, urology, general surgery, pediatrics, transplants, with smaller volumes of ENT and plastic procedures. The organization maintains state-of-the-art surgical equipment and technology to support complex medical procedures across multiple campus locations. Location: Des Moines, IA Des Moines offers healthcare professionals a thriving metropolitan area with excellent career opportunities and a lower cost of living compared to coastal cities. The city provides a perfect blend of urban amenities and Midwest hospitality, featuring vibrant cultural attractions, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a strong sense of community. Adex Job ID 64459. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009. Benefits - Referral bonus

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