Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR RN) in Ankeny, IA

Registered Nurse Operating Room

Embark on a dynamic contract opportunity as a Registered Nurse specializing in the Operating Room with a leading trauma center. This critical role demands skill, adaptability, and a passion for excellence, supporting a high-volume surgical unit running 12-14 operating rooms daily with a 1:1 patient ratio.

Schedule:

• 36-40 hours per week (OT after 40)
• Possibility of 48 hours per week (OT after 48)
• Call required, with weekend coverage from end of shift Friday through Monday 6:30 am
• Must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming Winter holidays (unless unit is closed)

Qualifications:

• Active Iowa or compact/multistate RN license (document required)
• 24 months' current operating room RN experience (hospital/medical center prioritized)
• Prior travel assignment within last 15 months (no first-time travelers)
• Circulating and scrub OR experience (scrub highly preferred)
• Proven case experience: general, Davinci robotics, pediatrics, trauma (required); neurology, orthopedic trauma, gynecology, urology, transplant, plastics, ENT, vascular (highly preferred)
• EPIC EMR use within last 3 years (required)
• Trauma level I (highly preferred) and Trauma level II experience (required)
• Active AHA or ARC BLS certification
• Valid driver's license (document required)
• Up-to-date skills checklist for OR nursing and scrubbing
• Recent charge/supervisor/nurse manager reference (preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Scrub and circulate within the OR, supporting advanced technology (Davinci robots, Stealth navigation) and rapid turnovers (<20 min)
• Deliver care for wide-ranging service lines including cardiac, neuro, ortho trauma, robotics, general, transplant, and more
• Float across all associated campuses as needed
• Maintain high standards of patient safety and care within a Level I trauma center environment

Perks:

• Scrubs provided
• Competitive differentials for on-call, OT, holiday, and preceptor/charge shifts
• Opportunity for diverse case exposure and skill enhancement

$2,993 - $3,155/Week Estimated weekly earnings represent hourly wages, based on 40 hours per week, and expense reimbursement for eligible candidates. The actual amount may vary based on hours worked, eligibility for reimbursements, and seasonal adjustments.

Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.