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ER RN
West Des Moines, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$51-55/hour

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Overview

Start Date10/19/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay

$51-55/hour

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

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Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

Iowa Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

RN Emergency Room

Overview

13-week contract
West Des Moines, Iowa
Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Every other weekend and holidays

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Iowa
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
ED - Emergency Department experience within the last year
1 year of Emergency Department experience
BLS issued by American Heart Association
PALS
ACLS issued by American Heart Association
TNCC
NIHSS

Onboarding / Compliance

License/certificate verification
COVID-19 vaccine documentation
MMR documentation
Fit test
Hepatitis B documentation
2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot)
Varicella documentation
Physical/health statement
Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen
Trinity Profile
Confidentiality of Patient and Proprietary Information and Information System Security Agreement
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
Criminal background check
Education verification
EPLS check
GSA/OIG check
Integrity and Audit Services Form
Joint Commission Testing
Non Employee Upload Form
NSO
System Access Form
Skills Checklist
Tdap
Child and Adult Dependent Abuse Training
Code of Conduct Form
I9
IA Sing Report
OFAC
Specialty Specific Competency Testing
Color vision testing

Preferred

Influenza vaccine

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1094 reviews)

268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

Anonymous

Wound Care (RN)

5.0rating

Pros

Great pay and assignment!

Cons

None

Review of Host Healthcare on Sep 21, 2026

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About

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.

We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.

During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.

Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

Response timewithin an hour

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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:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 85°F and winter lows of 12°F.
Winters can be cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online rental platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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