Travel ED RN - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment in Des Moines, Iowa

Travel ER RN job in Des Moines, IA: Join a fast-paced Emergency Department and make an immediate impact in a high-acuity acute care setting. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 36 guaranteed hours per week with 12-hour day shifts, giving you a consistent schedule while you provide critical emergency care to patients when they need it most.

Des Moines, Iowa offers the energy of a growing capital city with a welcoming Midwest feel, easy access to local amenities, and a strong community atmosphere. If you are searching for Emergency Room RN jobs, travel nurse jobs in Iowa, or acute care nursing opportunities, this assignment is a great fit.

Job Details

• Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Schedule Notes: Every other weekend and every other holiday coverage may be required

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Room nursing experience required
• Experience working in a fast-paced Emergency Department, acute care, or critical care setting
• Ability to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing patient needs and unit priorities

Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, and prioritize patients presenting to the Emergency Department
• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions
• Administer medications, monitor patient status, and document care accurately in the electronic health record
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support timely treatment plans
• Respond appropriately to rapid changes in patient condition and emergency situations
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient clinical environment in the ER

Apply now for this rewarding travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse job 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #506721. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER

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