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Emergency Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa City, IA for RNs

Find Top RN Emergency Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa City, Iowa

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top ER travel nurse jobs in and around Iowa City, Iowa. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Iowa City’s ER nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for ER travel jobs in Iowa City. The earliest start date in Iowa City is Jul 7, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Emergency Room role at $2,052 per week. The latest start date for an ER job in Iowa City is Jul 20, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Emergency Room role at $1,760 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Emergency Room travel nurse job in Iowa City including 13 weeks.

Iowa City is a great location for ER travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Iowa City: 52 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 12, 2025
  • 14
$2,199 to $2,423
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Trinity is a regional integrated health care delivery system including four full-service hospitals in Rock Island and Moline, Illinois and Bettendorf and Muscatine, Iowa with a total of 555 licensed inpatient beds. UnityPoint Health – Trinity hospitals, clinics, home health care agency, mental health center and health sciences college employ more than 4,000 employees. Together, we are working toward physician-driven, patient-centered care to achieve our vision of delivering the best outcome for every patient, every time.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Iowa City: 52 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,164 to $2,385
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Trinity is a regional integrated health care delivery system including four full-service hospitals in Rock Island and Moline, Illinois and Bettendorf and Muscatine, Iowa with a total of 555 licensed inpatient beds. UnityPoint Health – Trinity hospitals, clinics, home health care agency, mental health center and health sciences college employ more than 4,000 employees. Together, we are working toward physician-driven, patient-centered care to achieve our vision of delivering the best outcome for every patient, every time.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Iowa City: 52 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 29, 2025
  • 13
$2,164 to $2,385
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Trinity is a regional integrated health care delivery system including four full-service hospitals in Rock Island and Moline, Illinois and Bettendorf and Muscatine, Iowa with a total of 555 licensed inpatient beds. UnityPoint Health – Trinity hospitals, clinics, home health care agency, mental health center and health sciences college employ more than 4,000 employees. Together, we are working toward physician-driven, patient-centered care to achieve our vision of delivering the best outcome for every patient, every time.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Dyersville, Iowa – 52040
    Distance from Iowa City: 61 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,862 to $2,052
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Dyersville, Iowa – 52040
    Distance from Iowa City: 61 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 20, 2025
  • 13
$1,597 to $1,760
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
    Distance from Iowa City: 64 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,862 to $2,052
Weekly Pay*
Regional health center 217 licensed beds Services include ED, Critical Care, Med/Surg, Acute Rehab, OB, Pediatrics, Cath Lab, Diagnostics & therapeutic radiology, Wound Care, Pain Clinic, Sleep Lab, Pathology & more Ottumwa, IA: Fun river town with beautiful trails Video Game Capital of the World Low costs of living
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Chariton, Iowa – 50049
    Distance from Iowa City: 102 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,985 to $2,188
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right ER RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Freeport, Illinois – 61032
    Distance from Iowa City: 107 miles
  • 12 E,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,934 to $2,131
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Iowa City: 107 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,517 to $3,292
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center, a service of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, strives to provide each patient and family member with education, support, and outstanding medical care, from your first visit to your discharge home. Established in 1901 in a single building, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Iowa City: 107 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,175 to $2,397
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center, a service of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, strives to provide each patient and family member with education, support, and outstanding medical care, from your first visit to your discharge home. Established in 1901 in a single building, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Iowa City: 107 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$2,175 to $2,397
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center, a service of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, strives to provide each patient and family member with education, support, and outstanding medical care, from your first visit to your discharge home. Established in 1901 in a single building, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Kirksville, Missouri – 63501
    Distance from Iowa City: 115 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,659 to $1,828
Weekly Pay*
**Must be able to take 4-5:1 ratio, assuming ESI level 3 average patient **Additional paperwork is required on transfer patients due to local EMS requirements
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
    Distance from Iowa City: 119 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,987 to $2,190
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
    Distance from Iowa City: 192 miles
  • 12 E,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,765 to $1,945
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Chicago, Illinois – 60622
    Distance from Iowa City: 200 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 15, 2025
  • 13
$1,677 to $1,849
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right ER RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Iowa City: 204 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,987 to $2,190
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Iowa City: 204 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 12
$1,969 to $2,170
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Valparaiso, Indiana – 46383
    Distance from Iowa City: 231 miles
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,438 to $1,585
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Valparaiso, Indiana – 46383
    Distance from Iowa City: 231 miles
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,438 to $1,585
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Valparaiso, Indiana – 46383
    Distance from Iowa City: 231 miles
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,438 to $1,585
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Valparaiso, Indiana – 46383
    Distance from Iowa City: 231 miles
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,438 to $1,585
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Overland Park, Kansas – 66204
    Distance from Iowa City: 248 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,762 to $1,941
Weekly Pay*
Advent Health is a multi-regional healthcare system with 45 award-winning facilities located across nine states. A five-time winner of the Gallup Great Workplace Award and a long-standing organization with a tradition of caring for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of every patient. Come work for a leader in total healthcare advancement!
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Overland Park, Kansas – 66204
    Distance from Iowa City: 248 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,762 to $1,941
Weekly Pay*
Advent Health is a multi-regional healthcare system with 45 award-winning facilities located across nine states. A five-time winner of the Gallup Great Workplace Award and a long-standing organization with a tradition of caring for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of every patient. Come work for a leader in total healthcare advancement!
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Winnebago, Nebraska – 68071
    Distance from Iowa City: 257 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 15, 2025
  • 13
$1,967 to $2,168
Weekly Pay*
The Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System (WCHS) is an organization serving native individuals and dedicated to creating and sustaining health. Our patient population is comprised of the over 10,000 Native Americans who live on the Winnebago Reservation and in the surrounding region. Proudly owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, our Health System is comprised of a network of compassionate, innovative, culturally-centered programs, clinics, resources and services provided to all Native Americans and Alaskan Natives in fulfillment of treaty rights. These primarily federally-funded healthcare services provided across our 10+ locations including acute care hospital services, advanced primary care, and prevention programs designed to educate, encourage, and support the mental, social, and physical wellness needs of the Winnebago community. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals are always striving to lead the nation in health for indigenous people by challenging the culture of healthcare. With the unique organizational and physical structure at WCHS, we are able to provide an integrated approach to healthcare.
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Statistics on ER RN Jobs in Iowa City, Iowa

Here are some helpful statistics about ER traveling nurse jobs in & near Iowa City. The data is based on the last three complete months of ER job postings in the Iowa City and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Emergency Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Iowa City and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel ER Nursing Jobs for RNs in Iowa City, IA

What types of shifts are most common for ER travel jobs in Iowa City?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Emergency Room nurse make on average in Iowa City and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Emergency Room nurse in Iowa City can make an average of $2,114 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Emergency Room nurse make on average in Iowa City and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Emergency Room nurse in Iowa City can make an average of $2,225 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Emergency Room staff in or near Iowa City?

  • Mercy Hospital in Iowa City
  • UnityPoint Health – St Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids (24.7 miles from Iowa City)
  • Genesis Medical Center – Davenport East Rusholme Street in Davenport (50.1 miles from Iowa City)
  • Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield (50.4 miles from Iowa City)

What is the most common contract for Emergency Room travel jobs in Iowa City?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Emergency Room job in Iowa City is 13 weeks.

Locating Emergency Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa City

In Iowa City, facilities like Mercy Hospital, all offer ER departments.

Other popular cities near Iowa City’s ER job opportunities are Coralville (2.8 miles), North Liberty (7 miles) and Tiffin (7.5 miles). These are near to zip codes: 52402 (24.7 miles), 52803 (50.1 miles) and 52556 (50.4 miles).

Iowa City Hospitals With ER Departments

There are 2 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have ER nurses in Iowa City. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling ER nurse position in or nearby Iowa City.

UnityPoint Health – St Lukes Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
5 wks, 6 wks, and 13 wks
Address
1026 A Ave. Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Cedar Rapids (52404)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.