Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse

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

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/10/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for an Emergency Department position in Cedar Rapids, IA, requiring 24 months of ED experience, Epic proficiency, and active PALS and TNCC certifications.

• 34-bed Emergency Department with a mixed patient population
• Patient ratio of 4:1
• Experience with drips and titrations required in this setting
• Night shift position with rotating hours of either 1900–0730 or 1500–0330 depending on census and staffing
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• May be required to float to the Marion freestanding ED campus
• Holiday rotation required — candidates must be available to work 1–2 of the following summer holidays:
  Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day
• Epic EMR used; experience required

• Active IA single-state RN license or compact/multistate RN license required
• Minimum 24 months of Emergency Department experience required
• Must have completed a travel contract within the previous 18 months
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), TNCC, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS may be obtained during onboarding)
• De-escalation certification (CPI, MAB, MOAB, or SAMA) highly preferred; candidates without active certification must be willing to obtain during onboarding
• Epic EMR experience required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Supervisory reference or performance evaluation from within the past 24 months preferred

• Candidates who have been employed by this health system (as an FTE or PRN float pool employee) within the past 12 months are not eligible, regardless of which facility they worked at
• Candidates who previously worked at this health system as a traveler (not FTE or PRN) are not subject to the separation policy
• Scrub colors are limited to black, navy blue, or Caribbean blue solids
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are considered local and subject to a reduced pay rate
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position, as a completed travel contract within the past 18 months is required

American Traveler Job  #P-734365. 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

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.