Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,160 to $2,360 per week in Council Bluffs, IA

Registered Nurse – ICU | Council Bluffs, IA | 13 Weeks Contract

When patients are at their most critical, they need a nurse who can think clearly, act quickly, and stay calm when the room gets busy. ICU nursing takes clinical expertise, sharp assessment skills, and plenty of compassion—and that’s exactly what we’re looking for.

We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – ICU to join a dedicated critical-care team in Council Bluffs, IA. If high-acuity nursing is where you do your best work, this could be your next great assignment.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (RN – ICU)
• Location: Council Bluffs, IA
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay:$2,160 to $2,360

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients
• Perform detailed head-to-toe assessments and continuously monitor patients for changes in condition
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation, neurological status, and other critical indicators
• Monitor hemodynamic parameters and recognize subtle changes requiring intervention
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized critical-care plans
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other treatments safely according to provider orders
• Manage and monitor central lines, arterial lines, drains, catheters, and other critical-care devices
• Provide care for patients requiring ventilators and advanced respiratory support
• Recognize early signs of deterioration and promptly initiate appropriate interventions
• Respond to code situations, rapid responses, and other clinical emergencies
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with bedside procedures and critical-care interventions
• Provide appropriate pain, sedation, and comfort management
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, treatment plans, and ongoing care
• Collaborate with intensivists, physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, CNAs, and other multidisciplinary team members
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, HIPAA, and patient safety standards
• Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based critical-care initiatives

Qualifications

• Active Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU/critical-care nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification required
• PALS Certification preferred or required by facility
• Strong knowledge of critical-care nursing principles and advanced patient monitoring
• Experience caring for patients requiring ventilators, invasive monitoring, and complex medication infusions
• Strong understanding of emergency response and critical-care interventions
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and assessment skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a high-acuity environment
• Ability to work effectively during night shifts