Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse - $2,187 per week

American Traveler 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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position in Des Moines, IA, requiring a minimum of 3 years of ED experience and active TNCC certification.

Details

• Works in an 18-bed Emergency Department treating a mixed patient population including adults, pediatrics, and behavioral health patients
• Patient ratio is 4:1
• Experience with drips including sedation and vasoactive agents is required
• Telemetry strip reading, measuring, and interpretation is required
• Epic EMR is used (experience preferred)
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week
• Every 4th weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required across all campuses, including Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, and Methodist West Hospital
• Holiday rotation required, including coverage for summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)

Requirements

• Active IA RN license or compact/multistate RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS (AHA or ARC), PALS (AHA), and TNCC
• Minimum of 36 months of Emergency Department/ER experience required
• Experience caring for both pediatric and adult patients required
• Experience with drips including sedation and vasoactive agents required
• Experience reading, measuring, and interpreting telemetry strips required
• Experience with behavioral health patients highly preferred
• Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Active TNCC certificate required for consideration
• One supervisory performance evaluation or reference from within the past 2 years preferred for consideration

Additional Information

• Navy blue solid scrubs required
• First-time travelers are accepted with the required 36 months of ED experience
• Candidates who have been employed by the facility as an FTE or PRN (including float pool) within the past 12 months are not eligible, regardless of which campus they worked at
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility should be aware that a local radius rule applies

American Traveler Job ID #P-732285. 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.