Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,597 per week

Company: American Traveler
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: November 4, 2025

Job Description:

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: 11/10/2025 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 10 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Job Description American Traveler seeks an experienced Operating Room RN with recent Level I trauma and circulating experience for a dynamic, high-volume OR environment. Responsibilities - Work in a hospital setting with 16 operating suites and an average of 35-50 cases daily - Patient ratio is 1:1 in the OR, with a variety of cases including cardiac, neuro, ortho trauma, robotics, general, pediatrics, transplants, gyn, uro, and select ENT and plastics procedures - Specialized equipment includes three DaVinci robots and Stealth navigation for neuro cases - Uses Epic EMR system; experience within the last 3 years required - Scrub uniforms provided by facility - Floating across multiple campuses is required - Weekend call required from end of shift Friday to 6:30 am Monday - Expected to work two of the three major winter holidays: Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving - Only one day of paid time off allowed between November 26-30, 2025 and December 23, 2025-January 2, 2026 - Team supports fast turnover with an expectation of less than 20 minutes for case transitions - Scrub or circulate duties may be required, with both skillsets preferred - Position is at a Level I trauma center, with reserved OR space for emergent cases - Collaborative perioperative team environment with opportunities to expand skills in multiple service areas Requirements - Active IA or compact RN license at time of consideration - Current BLS certification from AHA - Minimum of 2 years current OR nursing experience - Circulating experience required; scrubbing experience strongly preferred - Proficiency in general, robotics, pediatrics, and trauma cases required - Recent Level I trauma center experience required - Experience with additional service lines such as neuro, ortho trauma, gyn, uro, transplants, plastics, ENT, and vascular is preferred - Epic EMR experience within the past 3 years is required - A supervisory reference from within the last 2 years is required Benefits - High Pay and Bonuses - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options - 401(k) Plan - Weekly Payroll Deposit - Free Online CEUs - Generous Housing Allowance - Travel and Licensure Reimbursements - Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy - Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-626827. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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.

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