Travel OR Nurse (RN) - Des Moines, Iowa

Discover the vibrant city of Des Moines, IA, while advancing your nursing career with a travel assignment in the Operating Room. Des Moines offers a welcoming midwestern atmosphere, flourishing culinary scene, and a variety of parks and cultural attractions. Whether you’re strolling through art galleries or enjoying unique local events, your downtime here can be filled with memorable adventures.

This travel nursing role gives you the unique opportunity to work in a leading perioperative environment, broadening your skill set by collaborating with professionals from diverse clinical backgrounds. Each shift brings the chance to apply your expertise in new settings, engaging with different workplace and leadership styles. Such experiences are invaluable for strengthening your resume, building professional versatility, and preparing for future roles in surgical and procedural care.

Schedule:

• 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Every other weekend rotation
• Every other holiday

Qualifications & Experience:

• Active and unencumbered RN license
• At least one year of recent Operating Room RN experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Excellent critical thinking and communication abilities
• Ability to adapt quickly to new teams and technology platforms

Responsibilities:

• Circulate and/or scrub for a variety of surgical procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff to promote optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique and safety protocols
• Provide compassionate care and education to patients and their families
• Accurately document interventions, assessments, and surgical events

Benefits & Perks:

• Tax-advantaged stipends and comprehensive travel assistance
• Premium pay for travel assignments
• Health care coverage and 401(k) with employer contributions
• Stable, reliable contracts for job security
• Opportunities to explore new locations and experience different healthcare practices

Seize this rewarding chance to expand your clinical expertise and enjoy all that Des Moines has to offer. Apply today to embark on your next professional and personal adventure!