Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Des Moines, IA

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Des Moines, IA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Every Other Weekend / Every Other Holiday | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Room setting
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Monitor and document patient status, interventions, and responses to treatment
• Adhere to facility protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa or compact licensure eligibility
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1–2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience
• Ability to work every other weekend and every other holiday as scheduled

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a high-volume or Level I/II trauma emergency department
• Strong critical thinking and rapid assessment skills
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work a 6-month contract assignment in a dynamic Emergency Room environment
• Gain valuable experience while making a meaningful impact on patient care in the Des Moines community