ESTIMATED WEEKLY PAY
updated november 4, 2026$2,611/wk
Pay breakdown
Weekly gross$2,611/wk
Shift
12h Day | Nov 9, 2026
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room - Travel - (OR RN)
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AMN Healthcare Nurse · DES MOINES, Iowa
OR (General)12h Day ShiftTravel
Location
DES MOINES, Iowa
IA
Start date
Nov 9, 2026
Shift
12h Day
Specialty
OR (General)
Profession
Registered Nurse
Job type
Travel
About this assignment
Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room - Travel - (OR RN)
StartDate: 11/9/2026 Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $2484.00 - $2611.00
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year. 16 OR's 1,050 cases/month Variety of cases, Level I Trauma Ctr All specialties Open Heart, Kidney Transplant, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Robotics, ENT, General Surgery, Bariatrics, Pediatrics, Plastics, Urology, Vascular, Gynecology, Oncology
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, OR
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in the last 24 months
Interview: VA Auto Offer, offers to be accepted or declined within 48 hours or they will be rescinded
Must have License/Cert
Holiday RTO 1 day total between 11/27-12/1; 12/23-1/2 -- Must work 2/3 holidays
Flu and COVID vaccine required, medical or religious exceptions are accepted --
Float Requirement: as needed in skillset --
EMR: Epic exp required --
Must have one successful 13-week assignment
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Facility Location
As a hub of government action, business, and social and cultural activity, Des Moines may be Iowa’s capital and biggest city, but it still retains its small-town charm and family-friendly vibe. With the Capitol building, State Historical Museum, Blank Park Zoo, historic East Village, and Adventureland amusement park, Des Moines offers something for every taste.
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room - Travel - (OR RN)
StartDate: 11/9/2026 Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $2484.00 - $2611.00
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year. 16 OR's 1,050 cases/month Variety of cases, Level I Trauma Ctr All specialties Open Heart, Kidney Transplant, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Robotics, ENT, General Surgery, Bariatrics, Pediatrics, Plastics, Urology, Vascular, Gynecology, Oncology
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, OR
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in the last 24 months
Interview: VA Auto Offer, offers to be accepted or declined within 48 hours or they will be rescinded
Must have License/Cert
Holiday RTO 1 day total between 11/27-12/1; 12/23-1/2 -- Must work 2/3 holidays
Flu and COVID vaccine required, medical or religious exceptions are accepted --
Float Requirement: as needed in skillset --
EMR: Epic exp required --
Must have one successful 13-week assignment
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Facility Location
As a hub of government action, business, and social and cultural activity, Des Moines may be Iowa’s capital and biggest city, but it still retains its small-town charm and family-friendly vibe. With the Capitol building, State Historical Museum, Blank Park Zoo, historic East Village, and Adventureland amusement park, Des Moines offers something for every taste.
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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Agency Overview
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AMN Healthcare Nurse
A leading healthcare staffing agency connecting talented healthcare professionals with rewarding travel assignments across the United States.
Quick Summary
- •Salary:$2,611/wk
- •Location:DES MOINES, Iowa, 50309
- •Shift:12h Day
- •Start Date:Nov 9, 2026
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