Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,885 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/26/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Operating Room (OR) Nurse in a Level I trauma center located in Iowa. This position involves providing specialized perioperative care within a high-volume surgical environment that includes trauma, robotics, neuro, ortho, gyn, urology, transplants, and more. The role requires adaptability to float across multiple campuses and working a rotating shift schedule. Job Details Certifications: BLS (AHA) Education Requirements: Active Iowa or multistate nursing license required; 24 months of current operating room experience required, hospital/medical center experience prioritized Years of Experience: 24 years minimum required Location Requirements: Must be at least 50 miles from the facility Schedule: Rotating Shift, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week Required Qualifications: 24 months of current operating room experience, circulating/operating room experience, scrubbing experience highly preferred, experience in general, Da Vinci Robotics, pediatrics, trauma, neurology, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, transplants, plastics, ENT, vascular, EPIC electronic medical systems within previous 3 years, trauma level I experience highly preferred, level II experience required, no first-time travelers, must have completed a travel assignment within previous 15 months, scrubbing experience in orthopedics highly preferred, active Iowa/IA license, professional references from within 24 months, drivers license, BLS (AHA). Additional Information: Candidate must be flexible to work scheduled on weekends and holidays, with requirements to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays if the unit is open. Will be required to float across all campuses. The role involves working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with expectations for turnover times of less than 20 minutes and use of advanced surgical and navigation technology. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Posted Date: 2026-10-10 Cross Country Job ID 1301692. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time. Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus