ER RN in Denison, Iowa
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Denison, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,215/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.53
- Weekly
- $2,215
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,180
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.53/hour — 63% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa ($37.80/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa right now
- 849 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa from 6 agencies, 2 of them in Denison.
- Pay in these listings: $17.80 – $112/hour, median $57.36/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Iowa: $37.80/hour ($78,624/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($60.25/hour across 429 jobs).
Job description
Join a busy level IV trauma center in Denison, Iowa, as an ER nurse for a 13-week travel contract. This role involves working 12-hour night shifts, where you'll be the sole nurse in a high-acuity environment, often collaborating with paramedics and EMTs. Expect to handle a wide variety of cases, from trauma to respiratory failure, with opportunities to perform critical interventions such as setting ventilators and drawing blood. The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in emergency care, capable of independent decision-making, and comfortable managing multiple urgent situations in a fast-paced, resourceful setting. This assignment offers the chance to sharpen your trauma skills while working with a close-knit team in a community hospital known for its skilled ER staff.
Weather:
Around this time of year, expect generally mild weather with cool temperatures, occasional rain, and clear, crisp evenings that make outdoor activities enjoyable.
Fun Things To Do:
- City Park Walks: Enjoy peaceful strolls through Denison’s local parks and green spaces.
- Lake Nearby: Take a day trip to nearby lakes for fishing, boating, or relaxing by the water.
- Museum Tour: Explore the local history and art at the Denison Museum.
- Hiking: Discover scenic trails within short driving distance in state parks.
- Historic Downtown: Visit charming shops, cafes, and dine at locally loved eateries in the historic district.
Job Specifics:
Location: Denison, Iowa
Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7 PM - 7 AM)
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36
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