Travel OR RN - $2,994 per week

Modern Healthcare Solutions 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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced surgical environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operating room procedures and exhibit the ability to deliver exceptional patient care throughout the surgical process.

Shift Details

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, with options for 5x8s or 4x10s
• Shift Times: 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM or 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
• 40 hours/week
• Holiday rotation required with on-call weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the operating room setting.
• Assist in surgical procedures as a circulating or scrub nurse.
• Maintain high standards of documentation and patient safety throughout surgical operations.
• Collaborate with surgeons and surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Manage and operate special equipment, including Davinci robots and neuro navigation technology.
• Handle patient populations including cardiac, neurology, trauma, gynecology, urology, pediatrics, transplants, and general surgery.
• Ensure efficient room turnover, with an expectation of less than 20 minutes per turnover.

Qualifications

• 24 months of current operating room experience required.
• Experience in circulating and operating room procedures is required.
• Scrub experience highly preferred.
• Expertise in general, robotics, pediatrics, and trauma cases required.
• Additional experience in neurology, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, transplants, plastics, and vascular cases highly preferred.
• Recent experience with EPIC electronic medical records within the last three years is required.
• Experience in a Level I trauma setting is highly preferred; Level II experience required.
• Must have completed a travel assignment within the previous 15 months.
• Active Iowa or compact multistate nursing license required.
• AHA BLS certification is mandatory.

Additional Information

• Travel across multiple locations may be required.
• Contractors may be required to work 1-2 of the 3 upcoming winter holidays.

If you are a dedicated RN with a passion for surgical care and meet the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Modern Healthcare Solutions Job ID #38238406. 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: RN:OR,18:14:00-04:14:00

About Modern Healthcare Solutions

Modern Healthcare Solutions is a woman-owned and operated healthcare staffing company dedicated to connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with leading facilities nationwide. We believe great care begins with genuine connection—and our boutique approach ensures every clinician receives personalized attention, never just a number. You’ll work with a recruiter who knows you by name, advocates for you, and helps you choose assignments that move your career forward.

Benefits

• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Guaranteed Hours
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits