American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a hospital in Des Moines, IA, requiring ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS certifications with night shift availability.

• Work in the Emergency Department (Mercy Main Emergency) of an acute care hospital in Des Moines, IA
• Night shift schedule: 18:30–07:00
• 13-week contract
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required

• Active RN license — Iowa license or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Current ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Current PALS or ENPC certification
• Current TNCC certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• COVID vaccination card required

• References required for consideration
• Local candidates are accepted for this position — Iowa is among the states eligible for local rates
• License verification must be dated within 30 days of start date

American Traveler Job ID #P-678034. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept