Travel Contract

Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Cedar Rapids, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,377/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date08/03/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,377/week

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

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

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1085 reviews)

266 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

My recruiter Scott McAleese is the best! He helps me find amazing travel jobs! Always available when I need him! Truly blessed to work with such an amazing company!

Cons

None

Anonymous
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PCU - Progressive Care Unit (RN)
Review of Host Healthcare on Jul 11, 2026
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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.

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About Cedar Rapids, IA

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Cedar Rapids, 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 the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
  • Limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
  • Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking and biking.
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