Posted 10/11/2026 · Job #516231
ER | Registered Nurse | 26–Week Travel – Des Moines, Iowa
Job Description
Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Des Moines, Iowa
Travel ER RN job in Des Moines, Iowa: Join a fast-paced Emergency Department team and make a meaningful difference every shift. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for a confident, compassionate nurse who thrives in high-acuity emergency care and enjoys the energy of a busy ED.
Des Moines offers a welcoming Midwest atmosphere, a vibrant downtown, and easy access to restaurants, parks, and local attractions. If you’re looking for rewarding Iowa nursing jobs and a travel nursing assignment with great weekly pay, this role is worth exploring.
Job Details
- Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Setting: Emergency Department / Emergency Room
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- End Date: April 4, 2027
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040-$2,150
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- At least 1 year of recent Emergency Room or acute care nursing experience
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing patient needs, priorities, and emergency department workflow
- Willingness to work every other weekend and every other holiday as scheduled
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department
- Perform patient assessments, triage, and ongoing monitoring
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as ordered
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate timely patient care
- Respond quickly and calmly to urgent and emergent situations
- Document care accurately and maintain patient safety standards
- Support smooth patient flow while delivering compassionate, efficient emergency nursing care
Why Choose This Travel Nursing Job?
- Competitive weekly estimated pay
- Opportunity to gain valuable Emergency Room experience
- Travel RN assignment in a desirable Midwest location
- Work in a dynamic Emergency Department environment
Apply now to join this travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa, and take the next step in your healthcare career.
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.
Equal Opportunity
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