Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Iowa City, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Intermediate Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: This opportunity is for a Healthcare Professional specializing in Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) nursing in a respiratory and palliative care specialty unit. The position involves providing patient care on a 24-bed intermediate care unit that serves both pulmonary and palliative patient populations. The assignment offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on respiratory conditions, neuro-muscular disorders, lung transplants, and end-of-life symptoms management, on a night shift schedule.
Job Details:
Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts
Start Date: 10/12/2026
End Date: 01/11/2027
Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0
Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Level 1 Trauma Experience, and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in an intermediate or critical care setting.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in pulmonary or respiratory patient care units.
Additional Information: The unit is a 24-bed intermediate care facility that manages patients with lung diseases, complex pulmonary problems, and those requiring less than intensive care but more than acute medical units. Palliative care services are also provided on this floor, including symptom management and end-of-life care.
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 #1314125. 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 / Intermediate 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
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Facilities Managementunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Palliative Careunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Pulmonary Diseaseunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Respiratory Medicineunmatched
Respiratory Nursingunmatched
Respiratory Therapyunmatched
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