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Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,687 per week in Des Moines, IA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Des Moines, IA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,687 per week Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified OR RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50309! Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Profession: Nursing Specialty: Operating Room (OR) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Monday - Friday Hours per Shift: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Experience: - 2 years of current operating room experience required - Strong cardiac, vascular, thoracic proficiency experience including general surgery experience required - Scrub experience preferred License: - Active Iowa or compact multistate nursing license required Certifications: - BLS (AHA) required Must-Have: - Proficient in operating room procedures - Experience in da Vinci robotics, pediatrics, trauma, neurology, orthopedics (primarily trauma), gynecology, urology, transplants, plastics, and ear, nose, throat cases highly preferred - EPIC electronic medical record system experience within the previous 3 years required - Level I trauma experience highly preferred - Scrub experience needed, including open-heart scrubbing highly preferred Description: This role involves working in a dynamic operating room environment. Nurses will be expected to handle an average caseload of 35-50 cases per day. The expectation for turnover times is less than 20 minutes. Additional requirements include floating across various campuses. This position requires both circulating and scrubbing responsibilities. Call coverage includes weekends from Friday evening through Monday morning. Candidates should have a strong background in multiple surgical specialties. Professional references and a skills checklist specific to operating room duties are required. This position does not accept first-time travelers. Candidates must have completed a travel assignment within the previous 12 months. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. Different healthcare facilities may have varying levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to your technological literacy. If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare. Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS 29166631EXPTEMP

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