ICU Travel Nurse

Open Travel RN ICU Nurse in Des Moines, IA

This ICU travel nurse job in Des Moines, Iowa, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center. This role pays $2,171 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. In this ICU travel nursing job, you will provide critical care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Facility:
Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center

Location:

Des Moines, IA

Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Shift: Nights (3x12)

2+ years of recent ICU experience.

Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Iowa and national regulatory bodies.

Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)

Relocation and Travel Reimbursement

Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals

Weekly Direct Deposit

$1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Compact license accepted. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.

Des Moines, IA supports a broad healthcare market for the metro and surrounding communities, which keeps staffing needs consistent. Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health drive much of the inpatient volume, with intensive care units and medical-surgical units that frequently rely on traveler coverage. Des Moines International Airport helps simplify rotations between contracts. Downtown's skywalk system can be a real quality-of-life detail during winter stretches.

West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Urbandale are common bases for travelers who want short commutes. The city stays navigable, which makes Des Moines a reliable contract hub in central Iowa.

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the "Gold Standard" in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.