ER Travel Nurse Job in Des Moines, IA | Nights (3x12)
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
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Travel RN
ER Nurse in Des Moines, IA
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$2,202
Specialty
ER
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
26 wks
Renewable
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This ER travel nurse job in Des Moines, Iowa, with Advantis Medical is a 26-week Travel ER Registered Nurse (RN) contract at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. This role pays $2,202 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
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Location: Des Moines, IA 50314 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 26 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
Responsibilities
- Triage and assess patients across the full range of acuity, re-prioritizing care as conditions evolve
- Deliver rapid interventions for emergent presentations such as cardiac emergencies, stroke, trauma, and sepsis
- Administer emergency medications, IV therapy, and other treatments as ordered
- Respond to codes and trauma activations as part of the resuscitation team when assigned
Travel ER Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ER experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Iowa and national regulatory bodies.
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center — Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is a teaching and referral hospital with adult and pediatric services. Its downtown campus combines emergency, medical, surgical and maternity care.
- The hospital provides adult emergency and Level II trauma care. MercyOne Children's Hospital on the same campus provides pediatric emergency and Level II trauma care. Read More
- The Joint Commission certifies the stroke program as an Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. Mechanical thrombectomy is available for acute ischemic stroke.
- Critical care includes cardiac-medical and neuro-trauma-medical ICUs, with care for complex trauma patients as well as medical and cardiovascular illness.
- Cardiovascular procedures include coronary angioplasty, stent placement and coronary artery bypass surgery, covering both catheter-based and open surgical treatment.
- General, orthopedic and robotic surgery complement the hospital's inpatient medical services, adding postoperative care to its broader medical and surgical setting.
- The birth center cares for low- and high-risk pregnancies through delivery and postpartum recovery. A Level III NICU is within the medical center.
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FAQs – ER Travel Nurse Jobs Near Des Moines, IA
What certifications are required for this ER travel job?
Most travel ER jobs require BLS and ACLS. TNCC may be required for trauma care. Pediatric requirements can include PALS, ENPC, or both, depending on whether the facility accepts ENPC in place of PALS. Confirm the required combination before booking a course or renewing credentials.
What recent experience do facilities look for in travel ER nurses?
Facilities typically look for recent emergency department experience caring for a wide range of acuity levels, from lower-acuity patients to unstable patients who may need rapid intervention. Trauma exposure, critical care skills, pediatric experience, and triage experience can all matter depending on the department. The strongest match is usually a recent ER background that reflects the patient volume, acuity, and responsibilities of the assignment.
What types of patients do travel ER nurses typically care for?
Travel ER nurses may care for patients with medical emergencies, injuries, behavioral health needs, cardiac or respiratory conditions, and patients awaiting admission to another unit. Some departments also manage ventilated patients or titratable drips while patients wait for an ICU bed. Patient mix and acuity vary by hospital, so travelers should compare the department’s typical population with their recent experience.
What kind of trauma and emergency experience can travel nurses get at MercyOne Des Moines?
MercyOne Des Moines provides Level II trauma care for both adults and children on its downtown campus. ED, trauma, and ICU travelers may care for serious injuries alongside complex medical and cardiovascular emergencies.
What should stroke nurses know about MercyOne Des Moines?
MercyOne Des Moines is an Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and performs mechanical thrombectomy for eligible ischemic stroke patients. Neuro, ED, and critical-care nurses may work with patients from initial stroke activation through intensive monitoring and recovery.
Which other specialty areas are important for RN assignments at MercyOne Des Moines?
The hospital combines cardiac intervention and surgery, neuro-trauma and cardiac critical care, general and orthopedic surgery, high-risk maternity, and a Level III NICU. That breadth supports assignments across adult acute care, critical care, and women's and children's services.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this ER job in Des Moines
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- View live ER salary data for travel nurses.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA supports a broad healthcare market for the metro and surrounding communities, which keeps staffing needs consistent. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health drive much of the inpatient volume, with intensive care units and medical-surgical units that frequently rely on traveler coverage. Des Moines International Airport helps simplify rotations between contracts. Downtown’s skywalk system can be a real quality-of-life detail during winter stretches. West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Urbandale are common bases for travelers who want short commutes. The city stays navigable, which makes Des Moines a reliable contract hub in central Iowa.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel ER · Des Moines, IA · $2,202 /wk