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: 10/18/2026
Duration: 26 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Emergency Room (ER) Nurse - Nights, located at a healthcare facility. This position involves providing urgent and critical care to patients in a high-paced emergency environment, ensuring quality patient outcomes through dedicated clinical services.
Job Details
Certifications, Education, and Experience: Valid certifications in Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and Basic Life Support (BLS). No minimum years of experience required.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shift hours, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Responsibilities: Provide emergency nursing care, engage in patient assessment and stabilization, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and follow hospital protocols and safety standards.
Additional Information: Position requires flexibility for rotating shifts as needed. Submission for consideration should include confirmation of certifications and eligibility to work in an emergency care setting.
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 #1325456. 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
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)unmatched
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)unmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Clinical Outcomesunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Medicineunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
Urgent Careunmatched
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