Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,667 per week in Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Des Moines, IA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,667 per week Shift Information: Rotating - 4 days x 10 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 6/8/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified OR RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50309! Job Title: Operating Room Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty: Operating Room Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days, Monday - Friday Hours per Shift: 10 hours, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Experience: - Minimum of 24 months of current operating room experience - Circulating and operating room experience required - Scrub experience highly preferred - Experience in general, robotics, pediatrics, and trauma cases required - Additional experience in neurology, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, transplants, plastics, ear, nose, throat, and vascular cases highly preferred - Trauma Level I experience highly preferred - Trauma Level II experience required - Must have completed a travel assignment within the previous 15 months License: - Active state license or compact/multistate license Certifications: - Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent Must-Have: - Skills checklist specific to the discipline listed must be completed Description: The position requires a registered nurse specializing in the operating room. The nurse will be expected to work in a fast-paced environment with an average caseload of 35-50 cases per day. Turnover times should be less than 20 minutes. The nurse will be required to scrub or circulate in the operating room. There are 16 operating rooms, with 12-14 routinely in use. This is a level 1 trauma center with service lines including cardiac, neurology, orthopedics (primarily trauma), robotics, gynecology, urology, general, pediatrics, and transplants. Call shifts will be required on weekends. The position may require floating to various campuses. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse portfolio of experiences adds depth to your professional profile. This can be beneficial if you decide to pursue leadership roles, advanced degrees, or specialized certifications. 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. 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. 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. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29890746EXPTEMP