Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR RN) - Urbandale, IA

Discover a unique career destination in vibrant Urbandale, IA—a community rich in Midwestern warmth and scenic charm. Travel nursing here means embracing new professional challenges while exploring local culture, cuisine, and attractions, from lush parks to bustling city events. As you provide vital care in the operating room, you’ll have the chance to learn from accomplished surgical teams utilizing diverse workplace practices and innovative leadership approaches, broadening your skills and boosting your resume.

Travel nursing in this location offers not only the excitement of exploring new surroundings but also the chance to foster connections with colleagues and patients, enhancing both personal fulfillment and professional growth. During your time off, take advantage of Urbandale’s welcoming neighborhoods, nearby city amenities, and abundant outdoor adventures.

Required Qualifications:

• Current, unencumbered RN license to practice
• Minimum of 1 year recent experience in an Operating Room setting
• BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
• Strong understanding of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and sterile technique
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills
• Adaptability and poise in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, skilled nursing care to perioperative patients
• Scrub and circulate for a wide variety of surgical procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency
• Monitor patients before, during, and after surgery, responding swiftly to changes in status
• Maintain strict adherence to infection control and OR protocols
• Document observations, interventions, and outcomes accurately

Outstanding Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one
• 401(k) plan for your future security
• Reliable, consistent job assignments
• Tax-advantaged stipends to cover housing, meals, and incidentals
• Travel assistance to streamline your journey
• Premium compensation for your expertise
• Enriching opportunities for career development and resume building

Blend adventure with your nursing career while expanding your expertise in the operating room. Make a real impact—and unforgettable memories—in Urbandale. If you’re passionate about surgical care and looking to take your career on the road, apply today!

$2,468 - $2,611/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.