Position Details
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Job Description
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: CVOR
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 04/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) | Des Moines, IA
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift Type: Days
Shift Schedule:
- Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM, 4x10s with rotating day off
- Call: Up to 2 overnights/week and 4 weekends per 13-week contract
- Weekend call: Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 6:30 AM
Unit Info:
- Bed size: 16, patient ratios 1:1
- Average caseload: 35–50 cases/day, turnover expectation <20 minutes
- Equipment: 3 daVinci robots, Stealth technology for Neuro navigation, Synthes/Stryker for ortho trauma
- Suites: 16 ORs, routinely running 12–14; Level 1 trauma center
- Service lines: Cardiac/PV, Neuro, Ortho (primarily trauma), Robotics, GYN, Urology, General, Pediatrics, Transplants, ENT, Plastics, Vascular
- Scrub or circulate – both preferred
- Floating required across multiple campuses: Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, Iowa Methodist
Requirements:
- 2+ years current OR experience – Required
- Circulating and OR experience – Required
- Strong experience in Cardiac, Vascular, Thoracic – Required
- Basic General Surgery circulating experience – Required
- Trauma Level I/II experience – Highly Preferred
- Scrub experience, including open heart – Highly Preferred
- EPIC EMR experience within last 3 years – Required
- Previous travel experience within last 12 months – Required
- Iowa RN license or compact/multistate – Required
- BLS (AHA or ARC) – Required
Preferred Case Experience:
daVinci robotics, pediatrics, trauma, neurology, orthopedics (primarily trauma), gynecology, urology, transplants, plastics, ENT, vascular
This is a high-volume, advanced CVOR opportunity in a Level 1 trauma center in Des Moines, IA, with a collaborative team and exposure to a wide variety of surgical specialties.
About First Connect HealthAt First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
- Medical benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
