Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,634 to $2,796 per week in Des Moines, IA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: February 5, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Des Moines, IA Agency: AMN Healthcare Pay: $2,634 to $2,796 per week Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified OR RN in DES MOINES, Iowa, 50309! Job Description & Requirements Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room - Travel - (OR RN) StartDate: 3/2/2026 Available Shifts: 10 D Pay Rate: $2634.00 - $2796.00 Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year. 16 OR's 1,050 cases/month Variety of cases, Level I Trauma Ctr All specialties Open Heart, Kidney Transplant, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Robotics, ENT, General Surgery, Bariatrics, Pediatrics, Plastics, Urology, Vascular, Gynecology, Oncology Required Qualifications Registered Nurse, OR SSN Required DOB Required References: 1 Reference in the last 24 months Interview: VA Auto Offer, offers to be accepted or declined within 48 hours or they will be rescinded Must have License/Cert Holiday RTO 1 day total between 11/27-12/1; 12/23-1/2 Must work 2/3 holidays Flu and COVID vaccine required, medical or religious exceptions are accepted Float Requirement: as needed in skillset EMR: Epic exp required Must have one successful 13-week assignment Preferred Qualifications N/A Facility Location As a hub of government action, business, and social and cultural activity, Des Moines may be Iowa’s capital and biggest city, but it still retains its small-town charm and family-friendly vibe. With the Capitol building, State Historical Museum, Blank Park Zoo, historic East Village, and Adventureland amusement park, Des Moines offers something for every taste. Job Benefits At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer: Competitive pay rates Free, quality, private housing Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Refer a friend and earn extra cash! About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. Perioperative nurse, operating room nurse, OR nurse, OR, operating room, OR RN, scrub nurse, RN, R.N., registered nurse, perioperative, hospital, healthcare, health care, medical 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Embrace the nomadic lifestyle with pride, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of each assignment. The sense of adventure and pride in being a healthcare nomad adds a distinctive dimension to your career. 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. Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your passion. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality. Requirements Registered Nurse, OR SSN Required DOB Required References: 1 Reference in the last 24 months Interview: VA Auto Offer, offers to be accepted or declined within 48 hours or they will be rescinded Must have License/Cert Holiday RTO 1 day total between 11/27-12/1; 12/23-1/2 Must work 2/3 holidays Flu and COVID vaccine required, medical or religious exceptions are accepted Float Requirement: as needed in skillset EMR: Epic exp required Must have one successful 13-week assignment Benefits At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer: Competitive pay rates Free, quality, private housing Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Refer a friend and earn extra cash! 29288263EXPTEMP

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