
ER | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.64
- Weekly
- $2,075
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,900
- Contract length
- 26 weeks
- Start date
- 10/4/2026
This job pays about $57.64/hour — 52% 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, 282 of them in Des Moines.
- 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
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Contract in Des Moines, Iowa
Travel ER nursing opportunity in Des Moines, IA: Join a fast-paced Emergency Department and use your critical care skills to make an impact on 12-hour night shifts. This travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse who thrives in high-acuity settings and is looking for healthcare jobs in Iowa. Des Moines, IA 50314 offers a welcoming community with convenient city amenities, local dining, and easy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
Job Details
- Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
- Setting: Emergency Department / Emergency Room
- Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
- Start Date: 10/4/2026
- End Date: 4/3/2027
- Contract Duration: 26 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
- Schedule Notes: Every other weekend and every other holiday
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
- Experience working in fast-paced ED or emergency room settings
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts
- Willingness to work every other weekend and every other holiday
- Strong assessment, triage, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to complete standard compliance and onboarding requirements
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department
- Assess, monitor, and respond quickly to changing patient conditions
- Perform triage and prioritize patient needs in a high-volume ED environment
- Collaborate with physicians and the care team to deliver safe, efficient treatment
- Support timely interventions and patient flow in a busy emergency room setting
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical protocols
- Deliver compassionate care while supporting patients and families during urgent situations
Apply now to join this Emergency Department travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa, and take the next step in your RN career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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