Des Moines Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
Des Moines, IAFull-timePosted 1 day agoStill listed today
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Job overview
The Operating Room Registered Nurse supports surgical procedures by working in scrub and circulating roles, preparing for procedures, and helping maintain a safe, sterile environment. The nurse collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams, and participates in mentoring, training, and quality improvement. The role is full-time on day shift and includes on-call, weekend, and holiday rotations as needed.
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Full job description
Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description: Make an Impact Where Every Procedure Matters
Are you a passionate Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment? Join our Operating Room team and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality care during a wide range of surgical procedures. As an OR RN, you'll work alongside skilled surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Function independently in both scrub and circulating nurse roles.
- Prepare for surgical procedures and anticipate the needs of patients and the surgical team.
- Maintain a safe, sterile environment and uphold the highest standards of patient care.
- Utilize advanced surgical equipment and technology.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support excellent surgical outcomes.
- Participate in mentoring, training, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- Current Iowa RN license (or ability to obtain).
- Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
- Operating Room experience preferred.
- American Heart Association BLS certification required.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
Why Join Us? ✅ Collaborative and supportive surgical team ✅ Opportunities to grow your perioperative nursing expertise ✅ Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits ✅ Mission-driven organization focused on exceptional patient care ✅ Meaningful work that impacts patients every day
Schedule
- Full-Time: 40 hours per week - Day Shift
- Includes participation in an on-call rotation, weekend rotation, and holiday coverage as needed
Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your OR career while making a difference in the lives of patients and families, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team committed to excellence, compassion, and surgical innovation.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,117 open Operating Room Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$118–140K/yr66 salary ranges
- US median$39–58/hr918 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 68 open Operating Room Nurse jobs in Iowa and 2,117 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Iowa
- Trinity Health (this employer)45 open
- UnityPoint Health12 open
- Access Dubuque3 open
- Experience
- Operating Room Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,128 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for an associate degree; 632 of the 2,117 open Operating Room Nurse jobs (30%) ask for an associate degree or higher.
Pay, requirements and demand for Registered Nurse jobs
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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