Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse

Modern Healthcare Solutions 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: 03/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity\n\n

Position Overview\n

This role involves working in a fast-paced operating room environment, providing nursing care and support during surgical procedures. A strong focus on patient safety and effective teamwork is essential.

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• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4x10 hour shifts with rotating days off.
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• Call Requirements: Up to one overnight call per week and three weekends per 13-week contract.
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• Weekend Coverage: Call from Friday at 5 PM through Monday at 6:30 AM.
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\n\nKey Responsibilities\n

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• Circulate in the operating room for a variety of surgical procedures.
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• Assist with scrubbing duties as needed, particularly in general, trauma, pediatrics, and da Vinci robotics cases.
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• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure smooth operations and patient safety throughout the surgical process.
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\n\nRequired Qualifications\n

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• Minimum of two years of current operating room experience.
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• Experience in circulating and operating room roles.
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• Preferred scrub experience, particularly in relevant surgical specialties.
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• Familiarity with cases including General Surgery, da Vinci Robotics, Pediatrics, and Trauma is required.
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• Additional experience in Neurology, Orthopedics (primarily trauma), Gynecology, Urology, Transplants, Plastics, ENT, and Vascular procedures is highly preferred.
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• Recent experience with EPIC electronic medical systems within the past three years.
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• Experience working in a Trauma Level I facility is required; Trauma Level II experience is highly preferred.
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• Must have completed a travel assignment within the last 15 months; first-time travelers are not accepted.
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\n\nLicensure and Certifications\n

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• Active Iowa state license, or compact/multistate licensure at time of application.
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• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
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\n\nOther Requirements\n

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• Proof of a valid driver's license.
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• Professional references from previous charge nurses, supervisors, nurse managers, directors, or CNOs/COOs, ideally from within the last 24 months.
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Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care and improving patient outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Modern Healthcare Solutions Job ID #36092074. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:OR,07:00:00-17:00:00

About Modern Healthcare SolutionsBenefits

• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Guaranteed Hours
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits