Posted 09/16/2026 · Job #518000
ER | Registered Nurse | 26–Week Travel – Des Moines, Iowa
Job Description
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract in Des Moines, Iowa
Travel ER nursing opportunity in Des Moines, IA: Join a fast-paced Emergency Department and use your critical care skills to make an impact on 12-hour night shifts. This travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse who thrives in high-acuity settings and is looking for healthcare jobs in Iowa. Des Moines, IA 50314 offers a welcoming community with convenient city amenities, local dining, and easy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
Job Details
- Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
- Setting: Emergency Department / Emergency Room
- Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
- Start Date: 10/4/2026
- End Date: 4/3/2027
- Contract Duration: 26 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
- Schedule Notes: Every other weekend and every other holiday
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
- Experience working in fast-paced ED or emergency room settings
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts
- Willingness to work every other weekend and every other holiday
- Strong assessment, triage, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to complete standard compliance and onboarding requirements
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department
- Assess, monitor, and respond quickly to changing patient conditions
- Perform triage and prioritize patient needs in a high-volume ED environment
- Collaborate with physicians and the care team to deliver safe, efficient treatment
- Support timely interventions and patient flow in a busy emergency room setting
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical protocols
- Deliver compassionate care while supporting patients and families during urgent situations
Apply now to join this Emergency Department travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa, and take the next step in your RN 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
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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