Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,211 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU

Location

Des Moines, IA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (6-Month Long-Term Assignment) | Nights | Every Other Holiday, Every Other Weekend | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an intensive care unit setting, monitoring and managing critically ill patients
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with physician orders and established protocols
• Continuously assess and document patient condition, recognizing and responding to changes in patient status
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa or a compact state license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 1–2 years of ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Ability to work night shifts, every other holiday, and every other weekend

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work a long-term contract assignment in a dynamic and fast-paced ICU environment
• Gain valuable critical care experience while enjoying the flexibility of contract nursing

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #776786. 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 - ICU

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