Registered Nurse; RN; Emergency Department; PRN

Come work with an award winning team!

Thanks to the readers of The Daily Freeman-Journal, VDMC was named Best Place to Work in 2023 and 2024. Van Diest Medical Center has also been recognized as a 2025 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®.This

marks the second year for VDMC’s inclusion on the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals. VDMC is one of only 12 hospitals in the state of Iowa to achieve this designation. Nationwide, there are 1,366 critical access hospitals. Additionally, Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) has also been named a 2024 Top Workplaces INDUSTRY winner.

Top Workplaces Industry awards celebrate organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures within their sector. The award marks them as an employer of choice for those seeking employment in the industry.

Details about how Van Diest Medical Center builds a great workplace culture are available at

Are you an experienced Emergency Department nurse looking for flexibility while continuing to make a difference? Or are you a newer nurse eager to grow your skills in a supportive, team-focused environment?

Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) is seeking a motivated and compassionate PRN Emergency Department Registered Nurse to join our team!

As a rural Level IV Trauma Center
, our Emergency Department provides care to patients across the lifespan, from newborns to geriatric patients. Our nurses work closely with ED providers, EMS professionals, and other healthcare team members to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered emergency care.

We value nurses who bring experience, adaptability, strong clinical judgment, and a willingness to support one another. While we welcome seasoned nurses who are confident in the emergency setting,
newer nurses with a desire to learn, grow, and become part of a collaborative team are also encouraged to apply.

• Team-Focused Culture: Our nurses, providers, and EMS professionals work side by side, supporting one another to provide exceptional patient care.
• Variety and Opportunity: Experience the unique challenges and rewards of rural emergency nursing, caring for patients of all ages and a wide range of medical and traumatic emergencies.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to expand your emergency nursing knowledge and skills through ongoing education and hands-on experiences.
• Meaningful Impact: Be part of a team where your contributions matter and where you can make a difference in the lives of patients and families in our community.

• Position: PRN Emergency Department RN
• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Scheduling: Primarily evening shifts with some overnight coverage
• Minimum Commitment: 24 hours worked every 60 days
• Education: PRN staff are expected to remain current with required education, competencies, and department training.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
• Hazardous Materials Operations (Haz Mat Ops)

Training opportunities are available through VDMC to assist staff in obtaining and maintaining required certifications.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about providing excellent emergency care.
• Demonstrates teamwork, professionalism, and compassion.
• Can adapt to the unpredictable nature of emergency nursing.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Is willing to learn, grow, and support others.
• Understands that in a rural Emergency Department,
  teamwork isn't just encouraged — it's essential.

Whether you're an experienced ED nurse looking to stay involved in emergency care or a newer nurse ready to develop your skills, we would love to hear from you.

Join Van Diest Medical Center, where teamwork, exceptional patient care, and a commitment to our community make a difference every day.

Wage commensurate with experience.