Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,575 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
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room Nurse OR Iowa
This position involves providing specialized nursing care within the operating room at a healthcare facility. The role requires circulating and scrubbing in a fast-paced environment with a focus on trauma, robotics, and various surgical specialties. Candidates will support patient safety and assist surgical teams during procedures.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS (AHA) required
• Education Requirements: Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license required
• Degree Requirements: Not specified
• Location Requirements: Iowa licensed or eligible to work in Iowa
• Years of Experience: 2 years of current operating room experience required
• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
• Proven experience in hospital or medical center operating rooms preferred
• Required Experience: 24 months of current operating room experience, including circulating and scrubbing roles
• Clinical experience in General, Davinci Robotics, Pediatrics, Trauma, Neurology, Orthopedics (trauma), Gynecology, Urology, Transplants, Plastics, ENT, and Vascular cases preferred
• EPIC electronic medical systems experience within the previous three years preferred
• Trauma Level I experience highly preferred; Level II experience required
• No first-time travelers; previous travel experience within the last 15 months required
• Must have a valid drivers license and current performance references from within the last 24 months
• Floating across all campuses is required and expected during the assignment

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

Cross Country Job ID #1308978. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus