Travel ER Nurse (RN) – Fast-Paced Emergency Dept

TotalMed; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sick pay

Wellness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking an Emergency Department travel nurse (RN-ED) for Des Moines, IA. The role features 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, and a 13-week assignment with the travel employment type.

The ER RN will triage, evaluate and implement care in a fast-paced setting, requiring 1–2 years of acute care experience and current ACLS/BLS/TNCC/PALS certifications. Duties include documentation, vital signs, wound care, IV therapy and patient education.

Qualifications

• Organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to function in fast-paced, emergency settings.
• Strong patient-focused care and communication.
• Ability to triage and implement urgent care plans.
• Documentation and history taking accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage ER patients in a travel assignment.
• Provide bedside care and basic procedures.
• Administer IV therapy and wound care as needed.
• Monitor vital signs and patient status continuously.
• Document medical history and allergies; notify physicians.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

EMR proficiency

Education

ACLS

BLS

TNCC

PALS

3 years clinical experience

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking an Emergency Department travel nurse (RN-ED) for Des Moines, IA. The role features 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, and a 13-week assignment with the travel employment type.

The ER RN will triage, evaluate and implement care in a fast-paced setting, requiring 1–2 years of acute care experience and current ACLS/BLS/TNCC/PALS certifications. Duties include documentation, vital signs, wound care, IV therapy and patient education.