Travel CVOR Operating Room RN - $2,566 per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC 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: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - OR

Job Details:

• 12-hour shifts with weekend coverage as scheduled
• 16-hour guaranteed shifts
• Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)
• Float across all campuses including Iowa Methodist MC and Iowa Lutheran
• Handle average of 35-50 cases per day with turnover expectations of less than 20 minutes
• Work in 16 operating rooms with 12-14 running routinely
• Maintain 1:1 patient ratios in 16-bed unit
• Both scrubbing and circulating skills required
• Work with service lines including cardiac/PV, neuro, ortho trauma, robotics, gynecology, urology, general surgery, pediatrics, and transplants
• Operate specialized equipment including 3 DaVinci robots, Stealth technology for neuro navigation, and Synthes or Stryker for ortho trauma
• 24 months of current operating room experience required
• Experience in general, DaVinci robotics, pediatrics, and trauma cases required
• Trauma Level II experience required, Level I experience highly preferred
• EPIC electronic medical systems experience within previous 3 years required
• Must have completed a travel assignment within previous 15 months
• Iowa nursing license or compact/multistate license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Scrubs provided by facility

Facility:

This healthcare organization operates as a Level 1 trauma center providing comprehensive surgical services across multiple campuses. The facility features state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with advanced robotic technology and specialized equipment for complex procedures. The organization maintains high standards for patient care and operates a busy surgical department handling diverse service lines from cardiac and neurological procedures to transplants and pediatric cases.

Location:

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines offers a vibrant metropolitan experience as Iowa's capital city, featuring a thriving downtown area, excellent cultural amenities, and a strong healthcare community. The city provides an ideal blend of urban conveniences and Midwestern charm, with affordable living costs and numerous recreational opportunities throughout the metro area.

Adex Job ID #67508. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

Benefits

• Referral bonus