Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,163 per week

Trustaff is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Specialty: Emergency Room RN
Shift: 3x12hr Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours Per Week: 36

Requirements

• 36 months (3 years) recent Emergency Department experience
• First-time travelers accepted (must have 3 years ED experience)
• Experience with both adult and pediatric patients
• Level II Trauma experience required (Level I preferred)
• Experience with:
  • Behavioral Health patients (highly preferred)
  • Sedation & vasoactive drips
  • Cardiac telemetry interpretation
• Active Iowa RN License or Compact License
• BLS, ACLS, PALS & TNCC (AHA/ARC)
  Additional Information
• Local Radius: 50 miles (10% bill rate reduction for locals)
• EMR: Epic

Unit Details18-bed Emergency DepartmentPatient Ratio: 4:1Patient Population:AdultsPediatricsBehavioral HealthEMR: EpicScrubs: Solid Navy BlueSchedule3x12hr Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)Every 4th weekendHoliday rotation (required to work 1–2 of the 3 major summer holidays unless the unit is closed)No CallFloatingRequired to float between:Iowa Methodist Medical CenterIowa Lutheran HospitalMethodist West HospitalFloat assignments will remain within contracted skill set.

About Trustaff

Our nurse-first attitude has set us apart from other travel nursing agencies

When you join the Trustaff family, you're more than just a body filling a role—you're a vibrant individual with dreams and aspirations. As one of the nation's leading travel nursing companies, your recruiter will work with you one-on-one to guide your career and help you achieve your goals.

• You decide when and where you want to work
• Enjoy industry-leading pay, benefits, and bonuses
• Experience new people and places
• Grow your clinical skills and expand your experience

Travel nursing lets you take your professional career to the next level while maintaining your flexibility and freedom. At Trustaff, we put you first, so you never have to compromise your work or pay. We are proud to have one of the highest nurse retention rates in the country. Some of the other reasons people choose us include:

• Priority access to thousands of travel nursing jobs
• Industry-leading pay
• Guaranteed weekly hours
• Experienced recruiters
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401k with employer match
• Assistance with travel, compliance, and housing
• Great bonuses for completions, referring friends, and more

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits