Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,259 per week

American Traveler
  • Des Moines, IA
  • $2,259 Per Week
4 days ago

Job Description

American Traveler 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: 08/24/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Surgical ICU position requiring an IA or compact RN license and night shift availability.

Details

  • Work in the Cardiac Surgical ICU of a hospital setting
  • 13-week contract assignment
  • Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
  • Every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) required

Requirements

  • Active RN license (IA or compact) currently in hand
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required
  • Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • American Heart Association certification required for BLS and ACLS
  • License verification must be dated within 30 days of start date

Additional Information

  • Provide critical care nursing to cardiac surgical ICU patients
  • COVID vaccination documentation required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-739842. 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: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationDes Moines, IA
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Skills

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Cardiologyunmatched
  • Cardiovascularunmatched
  • Critical Careunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Emergency Nursingunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Intensive Careunmatched
  • Job Requisition Postingunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Surgical Proceduresunmatched
  • Surgical intensive Care Unit (SICU)unmatched

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