Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,747 per week in Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room
Location: Des Moines, IA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,747 per week
Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/14/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified OR RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50309!

Job Title: Operating Room Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty: Operating Room (OR) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days, Monday - Friday Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: 24 months of current operating room experience License: Active Iowa license or compact/multistate Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) Must-Have: Emergency medical records experience within the previous 3 years Complete travel assignment experience within the previous 15 months Scrubbing experience in Orthopedic procedures Experience in general, robotics, pediatrics, and trauma cases Description: We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Nurse to join our team. The Operating Room Nurse will provide care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. They will need to demonstrate strong clinical skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The average caseload includes 35-50 cases per day with expectations for turnovers under 20 minutes. The unit has 16 operating rooms, and the nurse may be required to float across different campuses. Candidates should have experience with various surgical specialties including cardiac, neuro, orthopedic (primarily trauma), robotics, gynecology, urology, general, pediatrics, and transplants. Experience with advanced surgical technology, including Da Vinci robots and Stealth technology for neuro-navigation, is preferred. The nurse will be required to participate in holiday rotations. A commitment to patient safety and teamwork is essential. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development in a dynamic surgical environment.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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