Modern Healthcare Solutions 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
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Director of Emergency Medicine
Job Description:
The Director of Emergency Medicine will oversee the operations of multiple emergency departments, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and the achievement of departmental goals. The ideal candidate will be a confident and strong leader with a collaborative mindset and a commitment to fostering positive relationships within the healthcare team and with inpatient leaders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and oversight across multiple emergency departments.
- Coach and support unit managers and emerging leaders within the departments.
- Drive process improvement initiatives focused on workflow and triage efficiency.
- Collaborate with inpatient leaders to enhance patient care and operational outcomes.
- Monitor and respond to departmental metrics, including the “Left Without Being Seen” rate.
- Ensure effective utilization of Microsoft tools for reporting and data analysis.
- Build and maintain relationships to drive change and improvements in patient care.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a clinical environment.
- Experience overseeing a large workforce, with a minimum of 200 employees.
- Proven experience in a Level I Trauma Center is required.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records, particularly EPIC, is highly preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft tools, including Excel and Power BI.
- Active nursing license in Iowa or a compact state is required.
Expectations:
- Visible and present leadership to understand and adapt to the emergency department's operational rhythm.
- Support leaders and staff through transitions and enhancements in workflows.
- Foster collaboration among inpatient leaders and drive accountability across departments.
Goals for the First 6 Months:
- Implement process improvements on workflow and triage.
- Decrease the “Left Without Being Seen” rate to a target of 2%.
- Enhance morale and growth among inpatient leaders and staff across all emergency departments.
Challenges:
- Building collaboration among inpatient leaders to improve workflows across different departments.
- Addressing inconsistent leadership and providing clear direction to teams.
- Meeting departmental metrics and goals effectively.
This role encompasses significant responsibility and the need for a professional who is both independent-minded and capable of managing diverse teams effectively within a complex healthcare environment.
Modern Healthcare Solutions Job ID #37911412. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Director of Emergency Services,07:00:00-15:00:00
About Modern Healthcare Solutions
Modern Healthcare Solutions is a woman-owned and operated healthcare staffing company dedicated to connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with leading facilities nationwide. We believe great care begins with genuine connection—and our boutique approach ensures every clinician receives personalized attention, never just a number. You’ll work with a recruiter who knows you by name, advocates for you, and helps you choose assignments that move your career forward.
Benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Guaranteed Hours
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits