Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Iowa City, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary The organization is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse for a night shift position. The role involves providing specialized patient care in a critical care setting, focusing on patients requiring intensive monitoring and treatment. This assignment is scheduled to start on October 19, 2026, and conclude on January 18, 2027, with shifts totaling 12 hours and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid license with IA/COMPACT Licensure, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications; a minimum of 2 years of experience in electronic health record systems (EPIC); recent experience with Level 1 Trauma Center procedures noted in work history
Preferred Qualifications: None specified
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: Candidates must have demonstrated experience with Level 1 Trauma, EPIC electronic health records, and possess active IA/COMPACT Licensure. The role involves delivering high-level patient care in a critical care environment, adhering to hospital protocols and safety standards.
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 #1314124. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Iowa City, IA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
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