Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,293 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse - Travel Nursing Job in Des Moines, Iowa

ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Des Moines, Iowa. Join a high-acuity adult ICU team and deliver expert, compassionate care to critically ill patients in a collaborative critical care environment. This travel nursing job offers 12-hour night shifts, 36 guaranteed hours per week, and the opportunity to advance your RN career in a fast-paced, rewarding setting. Des Moines, IA offers a welcoming Midwest community, local dining, parks, and easy access to city amenities.

Job Details

• Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Setting: Adult ICU / Critical Care
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040 - $2,150

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 1 year of ICU nursing or critical care experience preferred
• Current ICU-related certification or equivalent critical care competency
• Ability to work night shifts and provide consistent, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ICU environment
• Strong assessment, prioritization, and communication skills
• Experience caring for complex, high-acuity patient populations
• Compliance with all required onboarding, screening, and health documentation

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients in the adult ICU
• Monitor patient status closely and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to care plans and clinical protocols
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold clinical standards of practice
• Support families with compassionate communication and patient-centered care
• Contribute to a team-oriented unit culture focused on quality, safety, and excellence in critical care nursing

Apply now to join this ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Des Moines, Iowa and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #519367. 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: ICU

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