Operating Room (OR) RN Job in Des Moines, IA

UnityPoint - Iowa Methodist Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room on a 91-day travel assignment beginning June 22, 2026. You will work 4x10 rotating shifts at $2,851.20 per week with a guaranteed minimum of 16 hours weekly.

Your Role: You will function as an OR nurse with both scrubbing and circulating responsibilities across 16 operating suites in a Level 1 trauma center. You'll manage diverse surgical service lines including cardiac/peripheral vascular, neuro, orthopedic trauma, robotics, gynecology, urology, general surgery, pediatrics, and transplants. You will handle an average of 35–50 cases per day with turnovers expected under 20 minutes, maintaining 1:1 patient ratios.

Equipment and Environment: You will work with specialized equipment including 3 DaVinci robotic systems, Stealth neuro-navigation technology, and Synthes or Stryker orthopedic trauma systems. The facility operates 12–14 suites routinely and provides scrubs.

Scheduling Details: You are required to work 1–2 of 3 summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day). You will have on-call responsibilities up to 1 overnight per week and 3 weekends per 13-week contract, with weekend call running Friday 5:00 PM through Monday 6:30 AM. Overtime is billable after 40 hours per week (for 36–40 hour schedules) or after 48 hours per week (for 48-hour schedules). You must float across all campuses, including Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran.

Required Qualifications:

• Current RN license (Iowa state or compact/multistate)
• 24 months of current OR experience
• Experience with general surgery, DaVinci robotics, pediatrics, and trauma cases
• Level II trauma experience required; Level I experience highly preferred
• EPIC electronic medical systems experience within the previous 3 years
• Completed travel assignment within the previous 15 months
• BLS (AHA) certification

This role offers you exposure to a high-acuity, fast-paced OR environment with diverse surgical specialties and advanced technology.