Trinity Health·Des Moines, Iowa
The Registered Nurse will provide professional nursing care by assessing, planning, and implementing patient outcomes across various hospital locations. The role involves floating between units and collaborating with stakeholders to improve quality of care.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment. Minimum of eighteen (18) months of recent clinical experience for Med Surg, Tele and PCU. Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience for all remaining specialties including Critical Care, Surgical Services, Maternal Services, Emergency Department and Behavioral Health. 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! Job Details: LOCATION: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, Iowa START DATE: ASAP WEEKS: 13 HOURS: 3x12 SHIFT: Night GROSS WEEKLY RATE: $2,736 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.
Candidates must have a nursing degree, valid RN licensure, and at least two years of recent clinical experience for Maternal Services or other specialties. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and PALS obtained through the American Heart Association.
Market context
Travel Labor and Delivery RN openings in Iowa often draw candidates with recent maternal services experience and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS credentials. These roles are competitive because hospitals look for nurses who can adapt quickly to unit routines, patient acuity, and rotating schedules. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Iowa RN license and recent L&D experience before applying.