Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Des Moines, IA

Travel assignment, 26 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting November 16, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,270 a week in all, a taxable rate of $23.79 an hour plus $1,414 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Emergency Room (ER) Nurse – Nights – a healthcare provider is seeking a qualified ER Nurse to join their team on a night shift schedule. The role involves providing high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort. This position offers an opportunity to work within a dedicated team committed to excellence in emergency medical services.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications, education requirements, and a minimum of 1 year of experience in emergency nursing or related field, with location requirements met
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic fetal heart monitoring (EFM), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), trauma certification, and urgent care competency
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information: The position involves working in a high-acuity environment, adhering to hospital protocols, and maintaining compliance with emergency nursing standards, including trauma and pediatric care as needed.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits