
ER | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.19
- Weekly
- $2,095
- Yearly (full-time)
- $108,940
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 09/21/2026
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, 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 Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) Travel Assignment in Des Moines, Iowa
Bring your emergency nursing expertise to a fast-paced Emergency Department in Des Moines, IA. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers strong clinical experience, supportive teamwork, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming Midwestern city.
Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- End Date: 12/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Schedule: Evening/night coverage with every other weekend and every other holiday rotation
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040-$2,150
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 1 year of recent Emergency Room nursing experience
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills in an acute care setting
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-acuity, fast-paced Emergency Department environment
- Current compliance with required health, background, and onboarding documentation
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department for a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions
- Perform thorough assessments, initiate nursing interventions, and monitor patient response
- Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapy according to established protocols
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to support timely, safe, and effective treatment
- Prioritize patient care in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent communication and professionalism
- Document patient care accurately and support smooth transitions throughout the continuum of care
- Maintain a calm, compassionate presence for patients and families during stressful situations
Apply now for this Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa, and join a healthcare team where your ER nursing skills can make a real difference.
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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