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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. Join our healthcare team and make a real impact in one of the top Iowa nursing jobs.

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
  
  

Ready to take your ER nursing skills on the road? Apply now for this rewarding Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse job in Des Moines, Iowa, and join a leading healthcare team dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

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