Emergency Room RN
Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,030/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) specialty nurse position located in an urban healthcare facility. This role involves providing emergency care to pediatric and adult patients within a fast-paced environment. The position requires flexibility to float across multiple campuses and adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Active Iowa nursing license or multistate license, 36 months of current Emergency Department experience, proficient in reading, measuring, interpreting tele strips, and experience with drips including sedations and vasoactive medications. Certifications include BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), TNCC, and valid drivers license.
- Preferred Qualifications: Level I trauma experience, Level II trauma experience, EPIC electronic medical record experience, recent performance evaluations, and references from within the past 24 months.
- Certifications: TNCC, BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA).
- Experience: At least 36 months of current ED experience, with preference for trauma experience and pediatric care.
- Additional Information: Candidates must be able to work 1-2 of the upcoming three Winter holidays unless the unit is closed. Floating across all campuses is required. Orientation is scheduled for 11/9/2026. No weekend call or on-call required.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Des Moines, IA
About
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.
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