Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse - $2,182 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Dubuque, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position in Iowa, requiring 24 months of ED experience, active IA or compact RN license, and proficiency with cardiac, insulin, and heparin drips.

Details

• 16-bed Emergency Department unit
• Patient ratio of 3:1
• Emergency patient population including a wide range of critical care and emergency medicine cases
• Telemetry monitoring and reading required as part of daily practice
• Drip/titration management required, including cardiac drips, insulin, and heparin, as well as all critical care and emergency medicine drips
• Epic EMR in use

Requirements

• Active Iowa (IA) single-state or compact/multistate RN license required
• Minimum 24 months of current ED/ER experience required
• Current AHA or ARC BLS certification required
• Current AHA ACLS certification required
• Current AHA PALS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required (may be obtained during onboarding)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Competency) certification required
• Drip/titration experience required, including cardiac, insulin, heparin, and all critical care/emergency medicine drips
• Telemetry measurement and interpretation experience required
• Valid driver's license required
• Supervisory professional reference or performance evaluation from within the past 24 months preferred

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 90 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Grey solid scrubs required
• Travelers are required to work 1–2 of the 3 summer holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day
• Candidates employed by the facility within the 12 months prior to the contract start may not be eligible for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-724148. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.