
ER | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Newton, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.19
- Weekly
- $2,095
- Yearly (full-time)
- $108,940
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $58.19/hour — 54% 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, 12 of them in Newton.
- 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 Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) Travel Assignment in Newton, Iowa
Travel RN opportunity in Newton, Iowa: join a busy Emergency Department team and make an impact in a high-acuity emergency room setting. This 13-week ER nursing assignment offers night shifts, strong collaboration, and the chance to deliver exceptional patient care in a welcoming Central Iowa community.
Job Details
- Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
- Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040 - $2,150
- Location: Newton, Iowa 50208
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of assignment
- Minimum of 1 year of recent Emergency Room or Emergency Department nursing experience
- Current BLS certification
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to perform in a high-acuity emergency care environment
- Comfortable working night shift travel nurse schedules and a rotating weekend/holiday rotation
- Ability to complete required onboarding, compliance, and travel nursing documentation
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, efficient, and compassionate care to patients in the Emergency Department
- Assess patient conditions, prioritize care, and respond quickly to changing clinical needs
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to established protocols
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support positive patient outcomes
- Document assessments, treatments, and patient responses accurately and thoroughly in the medical record
- Maintain a calm, professional presence in a fast-paced, high-pressure emergency room environment
Why You’ll Love This Travel RN Opportunity
- Gain valuable experience in emergency nursing while working with a supportive clinical team
- Enjoy the charm of Newton, Iowa, with convenient access to Central Iowa amenities and nearby cities
- Build your ER RN skills in a role that lets you make a real difference every shift
Apply now to explore this Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel job in Newton, Iowa, and take the next step in your nursing career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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