Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,293 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) Travel Assignment in Des Moines, Iowa

Bring your emergency nursing expertise to a fast-paced Emergency Department in Des Moines, IA. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers strong clinical experience, supportive teamwork, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming Midwestern city.

Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
• Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• End Date: 12/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Evening/night coverage with every other weekend and every other holiday rotation
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040-$2,150

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Emergency Room nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills in an acute care setting
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-acuity, fast-paced Emergency Department environment
• Current compliance with required health, background, and onboarding documentation
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department for a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions
• Perform thorough assessments, initiate nursing interventions, and monitor patient response
• Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapy according to established protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to support timely, safe, and effective treatment
• Prioritize patient care in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent communication and professionalism
• Document patient care accurately and support smooth transitions throughout the continuum of care
• Maintain a calm, compassionate presence for patients and families during stressful situations

Apply now for this Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa, and join a healthcare team where your ER nursing skills can make a real difference.

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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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #512517. 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: ER

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