Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,715 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: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Operating Room Nurse - OR Specialty - Location unspecified. This role involves providing comprehensive perioperative care within a Level I trauma center, supporting multiple service lines including cardiac, neuro, orthopedic trauma, robotics, gynecology, urology, transplants, plastics, ENT, and general surgeries. The position requires adaptability to float across all campuses and work a rotating schedule. Job Details Certifications: BLS (AHA) required; active Iowa/IA license or multistate compact license required. Education Requirements: 24 months of current operating room experience preferred, with prioritized hospital or medical center experience. Experience: Minimum of 24 months in the operating room, with specific experience in general, Davinci robotics, pediatrics, trauma, neurology, orthopedics (primarily trauma), gynecology, urology, transplants, plastics, ENT, or Vascular highly preferred. Location Requirements: Not specified. Years of Experience: 0.0 years minimum. Schedule: Rotating shift, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Additional Requirements: Use of EPIC electronic medical records within the past 3 years, trauma level I experience highly preferred, no first-time travelers, must have completed a previous travel assignment within the last 9 months. Responsibilities include circulating and scrubbing in surgeries, supporting trauma, robotics, and various specialties, and working weekends and holidays as required. The role involves floating across campuses and assisting in high-volume surgical cases. 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: 2026-08-28 Cross Country Job ID 1295491. 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