- Specialty
- ER
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 6 weeks
- Start
- 12/07/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 6 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room Iowa. This six-week nursing assignment provides overnight coverage for patients across behavioral health, pediatric, and adult populations. The role requires pediatric and adult care experience, behavioral health exposure is preferred, and clinical proficiency with sedation, vasoactive drips, and telemetry interpretation.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every fourth weekend.
- Required Qualifications:
- At least 36 months of current Emergency Room experience.
- Active Iowa license or compact/multistate license at the time of submission.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association.
- Experience caring for pediatric and adult patients.
- Experience with sedation and vasoactive drips.
- Experience reading, measuring, and interpreting telemetry strips.
- Level II trauma experience.
- Drivers license documentation.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Behavioral health patient experience.
- Level I trauma experience.
- Electronic medical record experience.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Patient populations include behavioral health, pediatric, and adult patients.
- Typical patient ratio is 4:1.
- The unit has 18 beds.
- Navy blue solid-color scrubs are required.
- Work may occur across the organizations campuses.
- Contractors may be required to work one or two of the three upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1346278. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room
About 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus