About the Role
We're hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for a short-term Emergency Room contract assignment at a healthcare facility in Clinton, Iowa.
This 21-day onsite assignment offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity emergency nursing care within a fast-paced Emergency Department environment during overnight shifts.
The ideal candidate is an experienced Emergency Room nurse who thrives in dynamic clinical settings, works well under pressure, and delivers compassionate patient-centered care while managing multiple priorities in emergency situations.
Position Overview
- Position: RN Emergency Room
- Employment Type: Contract
- Contract Length: 21 Days
- Dates: May 18, 2026 – June 8, 2026
- Schedule: Night Shift
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM CST
- Work Type: Fully Onsite
- Department: Emergency Department
- Location: Clinton, Iowa
Compensation
What You'll Do
Patient Care & Clinical Assessment
- Implement and monitor individualized patient care plans
- Assess patient conditions and provide emergency nursing care
- Respond rapidly to emergent and acute patient situations
- Monitor and communicate patient condition changes appropriately
- Deliver compassionate care to patients and families during crisis situations
Care Coordination
- Coordinate interdisciplinary patient care across emergency department teams
- Collaborate with:
- Physicians
- Respiratory therapists
- Paramedics
- Nursing staff
- Additional healthcare professionals
- Facilitate seamless communication across care teams
- Support coordinated emergency patient management
Clinical Execution
- Carry out physician and nursing orders
- Administer medications and treatments
- Perform emergency procedures and interventions
- Monitor patient response to treatment
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Discharge Planning & Patient Education
- Coordinate discharge planning needs
- Provide patient and family discharge education
- Ensure appropriate follow-up care arrangements
- Communicate discharge requirements with healthcare teams
Required Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience required
- Traveler or contract nursing experience preferred
- Strong emergency nursing and critical care background
Licensure & Certifications
- Current Iowa RN License required
- Current BLS/CPR certification required
- ACLS certification preferred
- PALS certification preferred
- TNCC certification preferred
Clinical & Technical Skills
- Strong emergency nursing and patient assessment skills
- Excellent clinical judgment and critical thinking abilities
- Proficiency with EHR and nursing documentation systems
- Ability to manage multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in high-stress clinical environments
- Strong patient advocacy mindset
- Compassionate and team-oriented approach to care
- Reliable, adaptable, and detail-oriented
Work Environment
- Fully onsite Emergency Department role
- High-acuity emergency care setting
- Night-shift clinical environment
- Fast-paced interdisciplinary healthcare team
Why This Role Stands Out
Short-Term Flexible Contract
Ideal opportunity for experienced ER nurses seeking a focused short-term assignment.
Consistent Night Shift Schedule
Predictable overnight schedule throughout the contract period.
High-Acuity Emergency Experience
Work directly within a fast-paced emergency department handling diverse patient populations and emergent clinical situations.
Strong Compensation
Competitive hourly rate for a short-duration contract assignment.
Ideal for Traveler & Contract Nurses
Excellent fit for experienced ER nurses seeking flexible contract opportunities and night-shift work.