Discover Des Moines: Surgical Adventures Await You!

Join a dynamic team in Des Moines as a Registered Nurse specializing in the Operating Room with a travel/contract opportunity that offers competitive compensation at $2627.00 per week. In the heart of Iowa, our Level 1 trauma center plays a vital role in the community, providing a wide range of surgical services across multiple specialties including cardiac, neuro, and robotics. With 16 operating rooms at your disposal and an impressive average caseload of 35-50 cases per day, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and precision are paramount.

We’re seeking passionate nurses with at least 2 years of experience and proficient circulating skills. You’ll be using advanced technology like our three Davinci robots and Stealth technology for neuro navigation, while enjoying the added bonus of provided scrubs. Experience with EMR systems, particularly EPIC, is essential, and candidates should have completed a travel assignment within the last 12 months. If you’re ready to take your nursing career to new heights in an engaging and supportive atmosphere, we encourage you to apply today!

EMR: EPIC
Patient Ratios: 1:1
Bed Size: 16
Scrubs: provided
Avg. caseload – Average 35-50 cases per day. Expectation for turnovers is less than 20 minutes.
Special equipment – 3 Davinci robots. Use Stealth technology for Neuro navigation and use primarily Synthes or Stryker for ortho trauma. We don’t do many ortho joints.
How many suites – 16 OR’s. Run from 12-14 routinely. As a level 1 trauma center, we reserve space for traumas.
Service lines - Cardiac/ PV, Neuro, ortho (primarily trauma), robotics, gyn, uro, general, pediatrics, transplants. We do a small volume of ENT and plastic procedures.
proficient circulating experience required, scrub experience desired, but not requiredLevel I experience
No 1st time travelers, must have completed a travel assignment within previous 12 mos.