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: 01/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring Level I trauma experience and proficiency in circulating cases.
Responsibilities
- Work in a hospital operating room setting with patient populations including general, robotics, pediatrics, and trauma cases
- Additional services include neuro, ortho (primarily trauma), gynecological, urology, transplant, plastics, ENT, and vascular
- Monday through Friday schedule with 4x10 hour shifts and a rotating day off
- On-call requirement up to 1 overnight per week and 3 weekends over a 13-week contract
- Call schedule includes weekends from Friday 5:00 pm to Monday 6:30 am
- Floating required across multiple campuses
- Uses Epic EMR, recent Epic experience required
- Primary responsibilities include circulating in a wide range of surgical cases
- First time travelers will not be considered for this position
- Must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major winter holidays
- Only one day of time off will be approved during specified holiday periods
- Professional reference from a supervisor within the past 2 years is required
Requirements
- Active Iowa or compact RN license required and must be current before consideration
- Current BLS certification (AHA required)
- Minimum 2 years of current operating room RN experience
- Proficient circulating skills required
- Experience handling general, robotics, pediatrics, and trauma cases required
- Recent Epic EMR experience within the past 3 years required
- Level I trauma experience required
- Must have completed at least one previous travel assignment within the past 12 months
- Scrub experience preferred but not 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-646759. 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.
