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: 10/19/2026
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 an unspecified area. This role involves providing acute patient care in the emergency setting, requiring a professional with the skills to handle high-pressure situations and deliver quality care to diverse patient populations.
Job Details:
Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, with minimum of 36 hours per week. Start date is 10/19/2026 and end date is 04/18/2027.
Required Qualifications: Professional certification (such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, or TNCC), valid licensure, graduate from an accredited nursing program, current state licensure in good standing, at least 1 year of experience in emergency nursing, and qualification to work in the specified location.
Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications or specialized training in emergency nursing or critical care are preferred.
Additional Information: This position requires adherence to standard operating procedures (SOP) and Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) guidelines. The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment requiring critical thinking, clinical competence, and 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 #1320156. 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
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)unmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Medicineunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
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