Travel OR RN - $2,843 per week

American Traveler 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: 09/08/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 4x10hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 8, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring 24 months of current OR experience and Trauma Level II experience. Details Level I trauma center operating room setting with 16 OR suites, routinely running 12-14 at a time Service lines include Cardiac/PV, Neuro, Orthopedic trauma, Robotics, GYN, Uro, General, Pediatrics, and Transplants, with small volumes of ENT and plastics Average caseload of 35-50 cases per day with turnover expectations of less than 20 minutes Patient ratio of 1:1 Utilizes 3 DaVinci robots, Stealth technology for Neuro navigation, and Synthes or Stryker equipment for ortho trauma Uses Epic EMR system Schedule is Monday-Thursday, 4x10-hour shifts (8:30pm-7am) with a rotating day off, totaling 40 hours per week No weekend shifts required, though on-call coverage runs from end of shift Friday until 6:30am Monday Holiday rotation required Both scrub and circulating responsibilities preferred Float required across multiple campuses: Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist Scrubs provided Requirements Active RN license (Iowa or Compact/Multistate) required BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required Minimum 24 months of current operating room experience required, with hospital/medical center experience prioritized Circulating OR experience required; scrub experience highly preferred Required case experience: General, DaVinci Robotics, Pediatrics, and Trauma Highly preferred case experience: Neurology, Orthopedics (primarily trauma), Gynecology, Urology, Transplants, Plastics, ENT, and Vascular Epic EMR experience within the previous 3 years required Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience highly preferred Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred Driver's license required for consideration Additional Information Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity, high-volume operating room environment as part of a Level I trauma center Must have completed a travel assignment within the previous 9 months; first-time travelers will not be considered Candidates previously employed by the facility within the past 12 months may be ineligible for submission Required to work 1-2 of the 3 upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed Required to work 2 of 3 Winter holidays (Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving) Limited to 1 day off request during the periods of 11/26-11/30 and 12/23-1/2, regardless of holidays worked Orientation dates available for 9/8 and 9/14 American Traveler Job ID P-744328. 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: Travel RN - Operating Room About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.