ER RN
West Des Moines, IA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,293/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a dedicated emergency care team as a Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) in West Des Moines, Iowa. In this on-site travel nursing assignment, you will provide compassionate, timely care to patients with a wide range of urgent and emergent needs while collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary team. This Iowa travel nursing opportunity offers a welcoming suburban setting with convenient access to the greater Des Moines area, excellent dining and shopping, and a variety of parks and recreational opportunities.
Travel Nurse Job Details
- Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040–$2,150
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- End Date: January 17, 2027
- Department: Emergency Room
- Shift: 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
- Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Schedule: Every other weekend and holidays as scheduled
- Work Setting: On-site
Emergency Room RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Iowa
- At least 1 year of recent emergency department or emergency room nursing experience
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to provide safe, effective patient care in a fast-paced emergency department
- Completion of required credentialing, competency, background, and health-screening requirements
- Flexibility to work night shifts, every other weekend, and holidays as scheduled
Emergency Department RN Responsibilities
- Perform focused and comprehensive nursing assessments of patients presenting with urgent and emergent conditions
- Prioritize emergency care based on patient acuity and changing clinical needs
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with orders and established standards
- Monitor patient responses and promptly identify and communicate changes in condition
- Assist with emergency procedures and coordinate care with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Provide patient and family education, emotional support, and discharge guidance
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and complete thorough nursing handoffs
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and high-quality emergency nursing care
Apply now to join our emergency care team and pursue this Travel ER Registered Nurse opportunity in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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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About West Des Moines, IA
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in West Des Moines, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 85°F and winter lows of 12°F.
- Winters can be cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online rental platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- West Des Moines has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports facilities, and numerous outdoor activities including parks and trails.
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