Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Iowa City, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/28/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

The organization is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse for a rotating shift position. This role involves providing critical patient care within the ICU setting, requiring adherence to clinical protocols and effective teamwork. The assignment is scheduled to start on 09/28/2026 with potential extension through 12/28/2026.

• Shift: Rotating, with a shift time of 12 hours per day
• Schedule:
  
  The position involves rotating day and night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Valid licensure with IA/COMPACT license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), two years of experience in an ICU setting noted in work history, and proficiency in EPIC electronic health record system and Level 1 Trauma experience
• Start Date:
  
  09/28/2026
• End Date: 12/28/2026
• Travel Required?:
  No
• Float:
  Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  Candidates must have valid licensure, relevant certifications, and clinical experience in critical care. The role demands strong clinical skills and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced ICU environment.

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines.

Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus