Job Opportunity – Emergency Department / Medical-Surgical RN – Iowa
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Iowa
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 13-week assignment; every 3rd weekend required; holiday coverage as needed; call rate $4/hour; overtime at 1.25x base rate
Highlights:
- Dual specialty role requiring high proficiency in both Emergency Department and Medical-Surgical nursing, with ED as the primary focus
- Collaborative practice working closely with House Supervisor and emergency medicine providers
- Modern emergency facilities featuring comfortable treatment rooms, latest imaging equipment, and 24-hour laboratory services
- Board-certified emergency medicine physicians available 24/7
- Contract length: 13 weeks with no non-billable orientation
- Limited time-off requests accepted (maximum 5 days, must be submitted at time of application)
Requirements:
- Iowa RN license or active Compact license (required)
- Minimum 2 years current Emergency Department experience (required)
- Minimum 2 years Medical-Surgical experience (required)
- American Heart Association BLS certification (required)
- American Heart Association ACLS certification (required)
- TNCC certification (preferred)
- PALS certification (preferred)
- BSN degree (preferred)
- Previous travel nursing experience (preferred)
- Current Emergency Room skills checklist within the past year (required)
- Current Medical-Surgical skills checklist within the past year (required)
- Two supervisory references from within the past two years (required)
- Must reside more than 50 miles from facility location
- Reliable personal transportation required
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers experienced nurses the chance to utilize their comprehensive skill set across two dynamic specialties while delivering compassionate, high-quality care to a diverse patient population. Join a skilled and knowledgeable team dedicated to alleviating patient concerns through excellent emergency and medical-surgical care, with a commitment to timely service and clear communication throughout the diagnosis and treatment process. This role is ideal for adaptable, proficient nurses seeking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive clinical environment.
Note: All scheduling requests and time-off must be submitted at the time of application. Requests made after submission will not be approved and may result in offer rescission.