Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,180 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse in Des Moines, Iowa. This position involves providing specialized critical care in a healthcare facility. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent degree, Iowa license, at least 4 years of experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing, and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with critical care protocols and procedures.
• Additional Information: The position involves working every other weekend and every other holiday. July 3 and 4 shifts are required. The facility will waive the 24-hour Newborn Care (NBO) requirement.

Benefits:
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 ID #1265851. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus