Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,293 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: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Des Moines, Iowa

Join a critical care team as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Des Moines, Iowa. This on-site ICU travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a compassionate and clinically confident travel nurse who enjoys caring for complex patients in a fast-paced intensive care environment. Des Moines offers the energy of a growing capital city along with welcoming neighborhoods, parks, cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and critical care nursing
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,040–$2,150
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 26 weeks, ending May 2, 2027
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Work Arrangement: On-site

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing and eligibility to practice in Iowa
• At least 1 year of recent professional nursing experience, including ICU or critical care experience
• Demonstrated ability to care for critically ill patients in an intensive care setting
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, prioritization, and communication skills
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including every other weekend and holiday rotations
• Successful completion of required competency verification and standard pre-employment screening

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU
• Perform ongoing patient assessments, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient responses
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Manage complex patient care needs while maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Support patients and families through clear communication, education, and compassionate care
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and adherence to evidence-based critical care practices

Apply now for this ICU travel nurse opportunity and join a dedicated healthcare team in Des Moines, Iowa.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #524433. 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: ICU

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