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Assured Nursing

Travel OR RN

Mason City, IA · On-site

Discipline: RN * Start Date: 10/05/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week ... Shift: 8 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel Assured Nursing Job ID #38107144. Pay package is ...

Travel Nurses, Inc.

Travel OR RN

Des Moines, IA · On-site

Shift: 8 hours * Employment Type: Travel Travel Nurses, Inc. Job ID #341994. Pay package is based ... Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) (Nights) Des Moines, IA About Travel Nurses, Inc.

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How much do 8 hour rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for 8 hour rn in Iowa is $41.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.59 and $48.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an 8 hour RN?

An 8 Hour RN job refers to a registered nursing position where the nurse works 8-hour shifts, typically covering morning, evening, or night schedules. These roles are common in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities, where nursing care is required around the clock. Unlike 12-hour shifts, 8-hour shifts may provide better work-life balance and less physical strain. However, they may require more frequent shift rotations and could include weekends or holidays depending on the workplace.

What does a standard shift look like for an 8 hour RN, and how does the schedule impact work-life balance?

An 8 Hour RN typically works in fixed shifts, either mornings, afternoons, or nights, providing consistent and predictable hours compared to longer shifts common in nursing. This schedule allows for clear delineation between work and personal time, often contributing to improved work-life balance and reduced fatigue. RNs in these roles are responsible for focused patient care, detailed charting, and effective communication at shift change to ensure smooth transitions. Working in regular shifts often means collaborating closely with other nurses and interdisciplinary team members throughout the day.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the 8 hour RN position, and why are they important?

Excelling as an 8 Hour RN requires a current RN license, sound clinical judgment, patient care skills, and familiarity with standard nursing practices. Experience with electronic health records (EHRs), medication administration technologies, and vital signs monitoring systems is typical. Strong organizational skills, dependability, and compassionate communication are crucial soft skills for managing care efficiently within a set shift. These abilities ensure continuity of care, patient safety, and smooth handoffs during structured 8-hour shifts.

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Infographic showing various 8 Hour Rn job openings in Iowa as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $86,905 per year, or $41.8 per hour.

Travel Behavioral Health RN

Des Moines, IA • On-site

NURSE's Etc. Staffing
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$1.7K - $2.4K/wk

Contractor

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

NURSE's Etc. Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Psychiatric
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/28/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health (Nights) Des Moines, IA
Submission Requirements
Quickly screening clinicians: Phone call/text from a 405 area code
HOLIDAY update: Unless the Unit is closed, your contractor is required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays; Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years
Patient Types: Acute psychiatric patients; Major Mental Health Illness, Chronic behaviors that can include violence, aggression, mania, self harm
15 months of experience in Psych/BH capacity [required]
EPIC experience [required]
1st time travelers accepted with 12 months of Psych/BH experience
recent/current Inpatient experience [highly preferred]
experience with all age groups; adolescent, adults, geri patients [required] --- "home unit is Geri"
de-escalation certificate preferred to be active... can obtain during onboarding (MOAB or CPI) [preferred]

NURSE's Etc. Staffing Job ID #532328. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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