ER | RN Job at Planet Healthcare in Des Moines

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) Job – Des Moines, Iowa

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) in Des Moines, Iowa (50314). This travel nursing job offers the chance to work in a high-acuity emergency department at Mercy Main Emergency, providing critical care while experiencing the vibrant culture and community of central Iowa.

Emergency Room RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Location: Des Moines, IA 50314 (Central Iowa healthcare jobs)
• Unit: Emergency Room (ER) – Mercy Main Emergency
• Start Date: October 3, 2025
• End Date: January 1, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1980 - $2030
• Employment Type: Travel nursing assignment

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license – Iowa or compact state
• Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Room RN experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (ER RN certifications preferred)
• Ability to work every other weekend and every other holiday as required
• Compliance with all healthcare onboarding requirements, including health screenings and competency testing

ER RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate patient care in a busy emergency department
• Assess, triage, and prioritize patient care based on acuity and clinical protocols
• Administer medications, treatments, and emergency interventions as ordered
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members
• Accurately document patient care in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Educate and support patients and their families during emergency situations
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment in accordance with hospital and healthcare policies

Benefits

• 401K with Matching
• Healthcare
• Dental and Vision

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.