Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Cedar Rapids, IA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,171/weekOverview
- Start Date08/10/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room (ER) – Nights
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Work 36-40 hours per week; overtime billable after 40 hours
- Night shift
- Unit bed size: 34
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 4:1
- Patient population: Mixed, includes drips and titrations
- Float opportunity to nearby freestanding ED campus
- EMR system: EPIC
- Orientation dates available in early August
- Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays unless unit is closed (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment within the previous 18 months
- Current certifications issued by the American Heart Association:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Competency Certificate)
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience with EPIC EMR system
Preferred Qualifications
- Active PALS and TNCC certificates highly preferred (required)
- NIH Stroke Scale certificate is nice to have but can be obtained during onboarding
- Professional references or performance evaluations within the last 24 months preferred
Additional Information
- Orientation is 16 hours
- Holiday and overtime pay multipliers apply (details not included here)
- Charge/preceptorship pay available (details not included here)
- Must be able to work within a 50-mile radius of the location
- Employee separation policy restricts certain past employees from travel assignments in this market
- Scrub colors: Black, Navy Blue, Caribbean Blue (solids)
Prior Travel Experience
- Must have completed at least one prior travel contract within the last 18 months
This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room RNs with recent travel experience and current certifications looking for a temporary night shift role in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Employer
Olaro
16 nurses recommend working with Olaro
Pros
Fast, proactive, excellent results!
Cons
No cons. He’s a pro.
1 nurse found this helpful
Olaro Company Description
Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied health
professionals with opportunities nationwide. For over 35 years, we’ve helped clinicians
expand their horizons by matching them with assignments that fit their lifestyle, career
goals, and personal ambitions.
At Olaro, we value your expertise and support your growth at every step. We offer
competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and access to diverse clinical experiences
that build your skills and open doors to new possibilities. With 24/7 support, streamlined
onboarding, and a team committed to your success, you’ll always have a proven guide
by your side.
Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, or
achieve better work–life balance, Olaro provides the flexibility and support to help you
thrive. Join us, and let’s shape the future of healthcare together.
About Cedar Rapids, IA
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
- Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking and biking.
Browse similar jobs
Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
- Ottumwa, IA
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
- Ottumwa, IA
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
Emergency Department RN
- Ottumwa, IA
- Catalytic Solutions
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus