Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,607 per week in Des Moines, IA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Des Moines, IA Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $2,607 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 Mindlance Health to find a qualified OR RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50301! ID: 75049503 Shift: 6:30 AM-5:00 PM Mon - Fri, 4x10s with rotating day off; Call - up to 2 overnight/week and 4 weekends Description: Quicklyinterviewing viable candidates: Phone call/text from a 405 area codeLocalRadius rule: 50 miles, 10% reduction to bill rateNBO:16 hrsEMR: EPICOT/ multiplierCall Back: 1.5x multiplier with 2 hr CB minimumOn Call:$9/hrCharge/Precept: $6/hrBillable hrs/week, OT billable after 4048 hrs/week, OT billable after 48UNIT InfoPatient Types: see submission requirementsPatient Ratios: 1:1Bed Size: 16Scrubs: providedAvg. caseload Average 35-50 cases per day. Expectation for turnovers is less than 20 minutes.Special equipment 3 Davinci robots. Use Stealth technology for Neuro navigation and use primarily Synthes or Stryker for ortho trauma. We don t do many ortho joints.How many suites 16 OR s. Run from 12-14 routinely. As a level 1 trauma center, we reserve space for traumas.Service lines -Cardiac/ PV, Neuro, ortho (primarily trauma), robotics, gyn, uro, general, pediatrics, transplants. We do a small volume of ENT and plastic procedures.Scrub or Circulate both would be preferred.Other the call for weekends is from end of shift on Friday until 0630am Monday.Traveler will be required to float across all campuses; Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran Iowa Methodist Submission requirements: Orientation Dates: 2/2, 2/9, 2/162 years of current operating room experience [required]circulating / operating roomexperience [required]scrub experience [preferred]strong Cardiac, vascular, thoracic proficiency experienceincluding General Surgery experience[required]additionalexperience in the following cases:(daVinci robotics, pediatrics, trauma, Neurology, orthopedics(primarily trauma), gynecology, urology, transplants, plastics, Ear, nose, throat, Vascular) [highly preferred]EPIC electronic medical systems experience within previous 3 years [required]Trauma Level I experience [highly preferred]No 1st time travelers, must have completed a travel assignment within previous 12 mos.Scrub experience needed including open heart scrubbing [highly preferred]PROFILE history/resume/employment history must have 24 months of current operating room experience[required]Skills Checklist must be specific to the discipline listed on the job (Operating Room Nurse, scrub/scrubbing) [required]Nursy s must state Active Iowa/IA license or compact/Multistate at time of submission [required] [document]Professional Reference/Reference Check - charge/supervisor/nurse manager/director/CNO/COO performance evaluation/reference from within 24 months of today's date[preferred]Driver s License[document] [required]AHA/Active American Heart Association or ARC/AMERICAN RED CROSSBLS [required] Rate:99 OnCall:up to 2 overnight/week and 4 weekends per 13 week contract schedule; Fri 5p through Mon 6:30a (AHA) Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. Travel nursing is a fulfilling adventure. The combination of professional growth, personal enrichment, and the excitement of exploring new places makes it a unique and rewarding career choice. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Core Exam - Nursing Ishihara Colorvision Screening OR RN Exam 29117303EXPTEMP

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