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Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,530 per week

Cross Country Nurses
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • $2,530 Per Week
2 days ago

Job Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: OR - Operating Room
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/19/2026
  • Duration: 26 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 10 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) nurse in a day shift setting operating within a healthcare facility. This role involves providing perioperative care and supporting surgical teams during various procedures, adhering to established protocols and standards. The assignment duration is approximately six months, starting in October 2026.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: Day shifts, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
  • Required Qualifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Surgical Technologist (ST) certification, at least 1 year of relevant experience, located within commuting distance of the facility, and able to commit to the full duration of the assignment (from 10/19/2026 to 04/18/2027)
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting various surgical procedures and familiarity with perioperative protocols is desirable
  • Additional Information: Shift hours are from 06:45 to 17:15; on-call responsibilities include one night per week from 17:15 to 19:00. A professional profile submission is required for application, and adherence to holiday schedule requests, including Thanksgiving, is appreciated.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1320162. 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: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Numbers & Facts

LocationWest Des Moines, IA

Skills

  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Job Requisition Postingunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Operating Room Nursingunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Surgical Proceduresunmatched

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