ICU Travel Nurse

Travel Rn Icu Nurse

This ICU travel nurse job in Ottumwa, Iowa, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. This role pays $2,193 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. As the ICU registered nurse on this assignment, you'll care for critically ill patients on continuous monitoring, titrate critical infusions as ordered, manage ventilated patients, and act immediately on signs of deterioration with the critical care team.

• Facility:
  Ottumwa Regional Health Center
• Location:
  
  Ottumwa, IA 52501
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Nights (3x12)

• Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
• Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
• Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses

• 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. See the Iowa Licensing Center →

Ottumwa, IA centers medical care for several southeastern counties directly along the banks of the Des Moines River. Fairfield, Oskaloosa, and Albia provide highly flexible nearby residential options that help clinicians avoid heavy cross-town commutes. Consistent regional healthcare needs drive local clinical activity at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. To manage this continuous patient flow, the health system relies heavily on travelers to staff high-acuity care units and emergency departments throughout the week.

Ottumwa Regional Airport keeps regional air links straightforward for incoming clinicians coordinating contract start dates. After long rotations, many travelers head toward the riverfront trails or downtown parks for a quick reset away from the clinical environment.

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.