Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 08/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse - Travel RN Assignment in Des Moines, Iowa

Join a high-acuity Cardiac Surgical ICU in Des Moines, IA. This 13-week ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment offers the chance to use your critical care nursing skills in a supportive team environment, with a structured night schedule and competitive weekly pay. Enjoy working in a vibrant Midwest city known for its welcoming community, easy commute options, and great mix of dining, arts, and outdoor activities.

Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (Critical Care RN, Travel Nurse)
• Setting: Cardiac Surgical ICU
• Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Start Date: 08/23/2026
• End Date: 11/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Schedule: Every other weekend / every other holiday
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience required
• Experience in a cardiac ICU or surgical ICU setting preferred
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and prioritization skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity intensive care environment
• Willingness to work night shift and an every-other-weekend / holiday rotation

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, compassionate care to critically ill cardiac surgical patients
• Monitor patient conditions and respond quickly to changes in clinical status
• Administer medications and therapies according to established ICU protocols
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely
• Support safe, evidence-based care in a high-acuity critical care setting

Ready to take the next step in your ICU nursing career? Apply now for this Des Moines, Iowa travel nurse job and join a rewarding critical care team today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #505864. 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: ICU

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