Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,200 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/15/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN with Epic experience and strong emergency medicine skills for all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a hospital Emergency Department with 31 beds
• Patient population ranges from infants to geriatric patients
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 4:1 and may be 5:1
• Responsible for administering all medication drips
• Unit uses the Epic EMR system, and prior Epic experience is required
• Tele strip reading is part of daily responsibilities
• Scrubs must be solid black or grey
• Travelers are required to work 2 out of the 3 main 2025 winter holidays: Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving
• Only 1 day of requested time off is allowed between 11/26/25-11/30/25 and 12/23/25-1/2/26 for all travelers
• No first-time travelers will be considered for this assignment
• MOAB certification may be completed during onboarding
• Team provides care for diverse emergencies and utilizes advanced medication administration protocols

Requirements

• Active Iowa or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years of recent emergency medicine experience
• Must have completed at least one prior travel RN contract within the last 12 months
• Experience with all age groups from infants to geriatrics required
• Certification in ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, NRP, PALS required; MOAB can be obtained during onboarding
• All certifications must be active at the time of consideration
• Proficiency with tele strip reading and medication drips required
• References from a supervisor within the past 2 years required
• Epic experience required
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from Waterloo, IA

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-612763. 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

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