Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,136 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Emergency Department in Des Moines, Iowa. The assignment is for 26 weeks, 36 hours per week on 12‑hour day shifts. Employment type is travel.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse team of caregivers to appropriately evaluate, triage and implement care using correct procedures and physician instructions.
• Provide care for patients in a fast‑paced, urgent and emergency environment.
• Perform minor medical operations.
• Advise patients and family on illnesses or injuries.
• Plan long‑term care needs.
• Document medical history.
• Check for any patient allergies.
• Obtain patient vital signs.
• Monitor patients' emotional and physical well‑being.
• Provide basic bedside care.
• Clean and bandage wounds.
• Provide IV therapy.
• Maintain supplies and medical equipment.
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies.

Requirements

• 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification.
• PALS certification.
• TNCC certification.
• NIH certification.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Skills

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds routinely; moving or lifting patients may require up to 50 pounds.
• Good stress‑coping skills.
• Ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Duration: 26 weeks. Hours per week: 36 hours. Shift: 12‑hour day shifts. Employment type: travel.