Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Nursing Assignment in Des Moines, Iowa

Join a rewarding travel nursing opportunity as an Orthopedic Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA 50314. This 26-week day-shift assignment is ideal for an RN with orthopedic, medical-surgical, or telemetry experience who enjoys fast-paced inpatient care and teamwork.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Setting: Orthopedic unit
• Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
• Start Date: 09/20/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750 - $1,840
• Openings: 1

Why This Travel Nursing Job?

• Work in a collaborative orthopedic care environment
• Enjoy a day-shift schedule with consistent weekly hours
• Take on a travel nursing assignment in Des Moines, Iowa, a welcoming Midwest city with a vibrant downtown and easy access to parks, trails, and cultural attractions
• Support patients through recovery while building valuable acute care experience

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of nursing experience preferred, ideally in orthopedic nursing, medical-surgical, or telemetry care
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate patient care in a dynamic inpatient setting
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills
• Comfortable adapting to changing patient needs and unit priorities
• Willingness to complete required onboarding, screenings, and competency items

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for orthopedic patients with a focus on safety, comfort, and recovery
• Monitor patient status, document care accurately, and communicate changes to the care team
• Support pre-operative and post-operative care needs as assigned
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary staff to promote positive patient outcomes
• Assist with patient education, mobility support, and discharge preparation
• Deliver high-quality nursing care while maintaining a professional and compassionate presence

Apply now for this Orthopedic RN travel assignment in Des Moines, Iowa, and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.