Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Dubuque, IA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,123/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Emergency Department Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room (ER) – Nights
Location: Dubuque, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Unit: Emergency Department
- Bed Size: 16
- Patient Ratio: 3:1
- Shift: Nights
- Orientation Dates: July 13, July 20
- Workweek: 36-40 hours/week (overtime billable after 40 hours)
- Holiday Requirement: Must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed
- Scrubs: Grey, solids
- EMR System: EPIC
- Overtime/Holiday Pay: 1.15x multiplier
- Call Back Pay: 1.5x multiplier with 2-hour minimum
- On Call Pay: $9/hr
- Charge/Precept Pay: $6/hr
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Competency) certification
- Experience with drip/titrate medications including cardiac drips, insulin, heparin, and all types of critical care/emergency medicine drips
- Valid driver’s license
Additional Information
- No local candidates within 90 miles of the facility will be considered
- First-time travelers are welcomed
- Employee separation policy restricts past employees of the health system from working travel contracts in other markets within 12 months, with some exceptions
- Quick screening process includes phone call/text from a 405 area code
This position requires strong emergency nursing skills, critical care drip management, and telemetry experience, with a commitment to holiday shifts and night work.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Dubuque, IA
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Dubuque, IA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Dubuque is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 82°F, and average lows are around 63°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 28°F, and average lows are around 10°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Dubuque, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size and housing availability.
- Dubuque is fairly car-friendly, with easy access to parking and minimal traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Dubuque has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and cardiovascular disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities in the area.
- Dubuque offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and popular chains.
- The city has a thriving arts and music scene, with galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and water sports along the Mississippi River.
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