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Travel Registered Nurse, RN, Emergency Department

MercyOne
Des Moines, IA Part Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
Employment Type

Part time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Position Purpose:  

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RNs are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available! 

  What you will do:  

  • Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions  
  • Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate  
  • Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area 
  • Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes 
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes 
  • Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities  
  • Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities 

  Minimum Qualifications:  

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.  
  • Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment. 
  • Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience for all specialties including Critical Care, Surgical Services, Maternal Services, Emergency Department and Behavioral Health.  
  • Required to have and maintain the credentials required per their specialty area (ex: ACLS, TNCC, etc). BLS, ACLS and PALS must be obtained through American Heart Association   

  

Position Highlights and Benefits:  

  • Premium Pay 
  • Flexible Scheduling 
  • Travel and Per Diem opportunities available 
  • Variety of Practice Settings 
  • Learning Opportunities 
  • DailyPay available 
  • Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment  
  • Opportunity to participate in 403B program  

  

Ministry Information:  

  • FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.  
  • FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.  
  • You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice! 

Pay Range: $31.67-$35.00 per hour Tax Free Allowance if Qualified

Actual compensation offered will be within the range stated above but vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, and certification requirements, as well as comparisons to current colleagues in similar roles.

Trinity Health Benefits Summary - All FirstChoice clinical Colleagues are PRN Status. Please refer to page 2 of the Benefit Summary

Job Details

Location: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

Start Date: Flexible

Weeks: 13

Hours: 36

Shift: Nights

Gross Weekly Rate: $2520.00

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $32 - $35

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