Travel Registered Nurse, RN, Emergency Department
FirstChoice
Des Moines, Iowa
$2,556/wk
Posted pay
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Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $2,556/wk
- Shift
- Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift.
About this role
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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 two (2) years of recent clinical experience for Emergency Department
- TNCC Certification
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification through American Heart Association
- PALS Certification through American Heart Association
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
About the employer
You join FirstChoice of NY as the internal agency and float pool for St. Peter's Health Partners in Albany. Your work supports St. Peter's, Albany Memorial, and Samaritan Hospitals, all inside the Trinity Health system, so you stay on familiar…
What reviewers appreciate
- Internal agency/float pool for St. Peter's, Albany Memorial, and Samaritan Hospitals
- Assignments stay inside Trinity Health for a consistent system experience
- Local, regional, or national travel choice within Trinity facilities
What reviewers flag
- Minimum two years of current specialty experience required
- Little detailed public nurse feedback beyond agency-hopping mentions
- Albany winters are harsh
Living in Des Moines, IA
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.
- Metro price level · Des Moines area
- 91.7
- 8% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,090/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
Emergency is a first-year unit lane. Fellowships take new grads. The windows matter.
Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through the differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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