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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Des Moines, Iowa. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Des Moines’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Des Moines

We have 3 Operating Room travel jobs in Iowa, and 134 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Marshalltown, Iowa – 50158
    Distance from Des Moines: 48 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,516 to $2,773
Weekly Pay*
At UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown, our greatest resource is our people. We work together as a team in providing compassionate, quality care. From the doctors who admit patients, to the nurses, therapists, technicians, housekeepers, social service workers, and many others, we are dedicating our efforts to helping patients and their families who look to us to provide quality care. Through our shared mission, vision and values, we show our people and communities how much they matter.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
    Distance from Des Moines: 74 miles
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,967 to $2,168
Weekly Pay*
For more than 125 years, Ottumwa Regional Health Center has been serving the community of Ottumwa and the citizens of Southeast Iowa. We are a regional health center providing a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68114
    Distance from Des Moines: 123 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,864 to $2,054
Weekly Pay*
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68114
    Distance from Des Moines: 123 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,864 to $2,054
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
    Distance from Des Moines: 138 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,020 to $2,226
Weekly Pay*
Assists in operations under the supervision of physicians, registered nurses and other surgical personnel. Responsible for creating and maintaining the sterile field. Prepares the operating room by collecting needed supplies and equipment, passes instruments and other supplies to surgeons. Functions within the sterile field. Provides high quality care to the following surgical patient populations: Patient of any age undergoing surgical procedures in the following specialties: ENT, General, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Pain Management, Ophthalmology, Urology, OB/Gynecology and Endoscopy procedures. Procedures daily 20-25. We staff 2-3 staff per room, depending on the complexity of the procedure. Responsible for first and second scrubbing. Service lines in order of highest volume to lowest. General Orthopedic C-Sections OB/GYN ENT Urology Podiatry
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61614
    Distance from Des Moines: 218 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 12
$1,987 to $2,190
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024, Carle Health Proctor Hospital earned its second Magnet designation.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55125
    Distance from Des Moines: 232 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 14
$2,395 to $2,639
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55125
    Distance from Des Moines: 232 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,395 to $2,639
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55125
    Distance from Des Moines: 232 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,395 to $2,639
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Hastings, Nebraska – 68901
    Distance from Des Moines: 259 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,026 to $2,233
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Des Moines: 300 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 12
$2,252 to $2,481
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65807
    Distance from Des Moines: 303 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,232 to $2,460
Weekly Pay*
This is a Med/Surg Neuro- Ortho – Trauma Unit
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
    Distance from Des Moines: 303 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,801 to $1,985
Weekly Pay*
Provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the surgeon, and the circulating Registered Nurse consistent with the established standards of practice, the goals of Mercy Health, the philosophy of the Sister’s of Mercy and the Employee Code of Conduct. Efficiently set-up surgical cases in multiple specialty disciplines, providing equipment and supplies based on patient needs and surgeon preference. Demonstrate technical skills related to: creating and maintaining a sterile field; performing instrument, sponge, and sharp counts; and assisting other OR staff per patient safety and direct patient care policies. Functions as resource person for newly hired Surgical Technicians and students of visiting Surgical Technology schools. Performs related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Chicago, Illinois – 60631
    Distance from Des Moines: 308 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,741 to $1,919
Weekly Pay*
Busy OR Department performs open hearts, multiple medical and orthopedic surgeries amongst all surgical cases.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Des Moines: 473 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 12
$1,977 to $2,179
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Des Moines: 473 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 12
$1,977 to $2,179
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Des Moines: 473 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 12
$1,977 to $2,179
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Des Moines: 473 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 12
$1,977 to $2,179
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Des Moines: 473 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,977 to $2,179
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Des Moines: 473 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 12
$1,871 to $2,062
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Des Moines: 476 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
$1,730 to $1,907
Weekly Pay*
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Des Moines: 476 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,730 to $1,907
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the Surgical Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Devils Lake, North Dakota – 58301
    Distance from Des Moines: 518 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,457 to $2,708
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Scottsbluff, Nebraska – 69361
    Distance from Des Moines: 519 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,073 to $2,285
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Des Moines. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Des Moines and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Des Moines and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

Salary Range

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Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Des Moines, IA

What are the top paying Operating Room jobs currently available in or near Des Moines?

  • Registered Nurse – OR with a per week salary of $2,773, a 13 weeks duration, for a 8 D in Marshalltown (47.6 miles away)

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel jobs in Des Moines?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 10 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Des Moines and nearby cities?

A: A 10 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Des Moines can make an average of $2,470 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Des Moines and nearby cities?

A: A 10 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Des Moines can make an average of $2,499 per week based on recent job availability data.

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in Des Moines?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in Des Moines is 13.

Des Moines Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 3 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Des Moines. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling OR nurse position in or nearby Des Moines.

Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Shifts
8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 4
Departments
Emergency Room Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
700 E. UNIVERSITY AVE.
Des Moines, IA 50316
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 4
Departments
Cath Lab Dialysis Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1200 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center (T)
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
3 SOUTH 4TH AVE
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Pella Regional Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room
Address
404 Jefferson Street
Pella, IA 50219
RAINBOW PEDIATRICS
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 4
Departments
Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room
Address
1701 N. COLLINS BLVD., SUITE 300
West Des Moines, TX 75080
Nearby Neighborhoods
Buckingham (75081)
UnityPoint Health – Methodist West Hospital – MSP
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 6, and 14
Departments
Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room
Address
1660 60TH STREET
West Des Moines, IA 50266
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.