Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Des Moines, IA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,265/weekOverview
- Start Date08/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room (ER)
Location
Des Moines, IA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population including adults, pediatrics, and behavioral health patients
- Manage and monitor drips including sedation and vasoactive medications
- Read, measure, and interpret telemetry strips accurately
- Maintain a 4:1 patient ratio within an 18-bed emergency department
- Float across multiple campuses as required
- Adhere to department dress code (navy blue solid scrubs)
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 36 months of Emergency Department / Emergency Room experience
- Experience caring for both pediatric and adult patient populations
- Experience with drips including sedation and vasoactive agents
- Experience reading, measuring, and interpreting telemetry strips
- Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license at time of submission
- Active certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS (AHA or ARC), PALS (AHA), and TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience caring for behavioral health patients in an emergency setting
- Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
Why Join Us
- First-time travelers are welcome, provided minimum experience requirements are met
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multi-campus emergency department environment serving a diverse patient population
Employer
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
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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