Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/05/2026
Duration: 26 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in a healthcare facility located in a community setting. The role involves providing acute care services in the emergency department, managing patient flow, and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. The position requires adaptability and critical thinking to address diverse emergency cases.
Job Details:
Schedule: Day shift with hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, every other weekend or every other holiday; minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid nurse license, certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), at least 1 year of emergency room nursing experience, and work authorization in the location.
Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are desirable.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: The role involves managing emergency cases, administering treatments, monitoring patient statuses, and ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and possess excellent communication skills.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1317208. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Des Moines, IA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Managementunmatched
Emergency Medicineunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Emergency Servicesunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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