Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $1,950 to $2,050 per week in Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Des Moines, IA
Agency: AMN Healthcare
Pay: $1,950 to $2,050 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room - Travel - (ER RN)
StartDate: 11/16/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1950.00 - $2050.00

Travel RN-ER jobs in Des Moines, IA let you deliver fast-paced emergency care in a hospital committed to advanced technology and patient-focused service. As an Emergency Room Registered Nurse, you will triage patients, provide critical interventions, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to stabilize and treat acute conditions. You must have an active Iowa RN license, recent emergency department experience, and Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications are often preferred. Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is required. Recommended skills include strong critical thinking, rapid assessment, and the ability to remain calm under pressure in high-acuity situations. The facility offers a collaborative environment focused on safety, quality outcomes, and evidence-based care. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, exclusive discounts, dedicated recruiters, and 24/7 support through the AMN Passport mobile app. As a publicly traded company, AMN Healthcare maintains high ethical standards. Apply now to join this Travel RN-ER assignment in Des Moines, IA.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, ER
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

perm address over 90 miles- locals are not eligible

Facility Location
As a hub of government action, business, and social and cultural activity, Des Moines may be Iowa’s capital and biggest city, but it still retains its small-town charm and family-friendly vibe. With the Capitol building, State Historical Museum, Blank Park Zoo, historic East Village, and Adventureland amusement park, Des Moines offers something for every taste.

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements

Registered Nurse, ER Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed) SSN Required DOB Required References: 1 Reference in entire work history perm address over 90 miles- locals are not eligible

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!