- Company: Nu West Travel Nursing
- Location: West Des Moines
- Salary: $2,046/wk
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Join NuWest Travel Nursing for a full-time travel nursing opportunity as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room, based in West Des Moines, Iowa. This 13-week operating room nursing assignment offers competitive pay at $2,046 per week and scheduled day shifts in a dynamic acute care setting.
About the Role
NuWest Travel Nursing is actively recruiting a travel RN for our Operating Room (OR) team in West Des Moines. This is a direct-hire travel nursing assignment designed to give you flexibility, competitive compensation, and the chance to build experience across multiple healthcare environments. You'll work full-time, 36 hours per week on 10-hour day shifts, allowing you to maintain a predictable schedule while delivering expert surgical nursing care.
What You'll Do
- Deliver direct patient care in the operating room environment, supporting surgical procedures across multiple specialties
- Collaborate with surgical teams, anesthesia, and support staff to ensure safe, efficient operations
- Monitor patient vitals and surgical site conditions throughout procedures
- Prepare and maintain sterile fields and surgical equipment according to OR standards
- Document patient care accurately and maintain HIPAA compliance
- Adapt to varying surgical protocols while maintaining clinical excellence
What We're Looking For
- Current RN licensure in Iowa (or compact state reciprocity)
- Minimum one year of operating room nursing experience
- Proficiency with OR equipment, surgical instrumentation, and aseptic techniques
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within fast-paced surgical teams
- Flexibility and adaptability to varying surgical specialties
- Valid CPR certification and willingness to comply with facility credentialing requirements
About NuWest Travel Nursing
NuWest Travel Nursing connects qualified healthcare professionals with rewarding assignments across the United States. We prioritize competitive compensation, professional support, and placements that match your clinical expertise and career goals.
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- Role Travel Nurse RN – OR – Operating Room
- Employer Nu West Travel Nursing
- Location West Des Moines
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $2,046/wk
- Posted July 1, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-01
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (307 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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