Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,180 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing position is located in Des Moines, Iowa. This role involves providing critical care to patients in a fast-paced healthcare environment, with scheduled shifts on nights. The position requires commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications, education requirements, and at least 1 year of experience in critical care.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The position involves working every other weekend and every other holiday; July 3 and 4 are also required. The job includes waiver of 24-hour Nurses Behavioral Observation (NBO).

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 #1265851. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus