Travel Registered Nurse, RN, Transfer Center
Des Moines, IA
Emergency
Posted Jun 18 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Unit
- Emergency
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights
- Term
- Travel
- Practice
- Epic charting
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 3+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Iowa is $36/hr, across 120 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
12 Hour Night Shift
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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!
- Status: Full Time
- Shift: Nights, 19:00–07:30
- Required Background: RN with critical care or emergency department experience
- Required Systems: EPIC and Cisco Finesse (used 100% of the time)
- Primary Work:
- Coordination of patient transfers into MercyOne locations
- Facilitating communication between physicians and other clinicians
- Assessing urgency vs. emergent needs (similar to ED triage)
- Managing multiple simultaneous cases and working independently
- Additional Expectations:
- Excellent phone etiquette and customer service (quality monitored)
- Strong multitasking and clinical judgment
- Work Location: Office environment, not the hospital
Minimum
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment.
- Minimum three (3) years of recent clinical experience including Critical Care or Emergency Department nursing experience.
- 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: $37.67-$41.00 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
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.
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Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment.
- Minimum three (3) years of recent clinical experience including Critical Care or Emergency Department nursing experience.
- 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
Place
- City
- Des Moines, IA
- Median rent
- $1,090/mo
- Local household income
- $65,932/yr
- Metro price level
- 8% below the national average
- Address
- Des Moines, IA, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Des Moines area index 91.7, where 100 is the national average.
Des Moines offers nurses an affordable Midwest lifestyle with housing and utilities below national averages. The highly walkable Rowan neighborhood features affordable rents and is popular among retirees. Iowa's capital blends urban convenience with a relaxed pace, ideal for healthcare professionals seeking lower living costs without sacrificing accessibility.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Trinity Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the nation, with $21.6 billion in revenue, 101 hospitals, 121,000 colleagues, and operations across 27 states. Trinity Health Michigan is a partnership of hospitals, doctors, and health care…
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