ICU | RN

Overview

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa. Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse with a travel assignment in Des Moines, IA (zip code 50314). Join our healthcare team in the ICU Flex Pool and provide expert critical care in one of Iowa's top hospitals. This travel nursing opportunity offers competitive pay, professional growth, and the chance to experience Des Moines' welcoming community, beautiful parks, and vibrant arts scene.

Apply now for this rewarding ICU nursing job in Iowa!

• Job Title:
  
  ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel Nursing Assignment
• Location:
  
  Des Moines, IA 50314 (Iowa nursing jobs)
• Unit: ICU Unit / ICU Flex Pool
• Start Date:
  
  August 24, 2025
• End Date:
  November 22, 2025
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12 Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 – $1,930

• Active RN license (Iowa or compact state)
• Critical Care certification (CCRN) preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience
• Ability to work night shifts in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Completion of required onboarding documentation and health screenings
• Up-to-date immunizations and screenings: COVID-19, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap, Influenza Vaccine, 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot)
• Background check and competency testing required

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients in the ICU
• Monitor patient status, administer medications, and perform advanced clinical assessments
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans
• Accurately document patient care and maintain medical records
• Respond to emergencies and provide life-saving interventions
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and healthcare regulations

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