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: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Trauma ICU Contract in Des Moines, Iowa

Travel nursing opportunity for an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Des Moines, Iowa, providing expert care to critically ill patients in a Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit. This on-site travel nurse role is ideal for a critical care RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based patient care. Des Moines offers a welcoming community, convenient amenities, scenic parks, and a vibrant cultural and dining scene.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040-$2,150
• Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Unit: Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit (Neuro Trauma ICU)
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed
• Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: Approximately 26 weeks, through May 2, 2027
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Iowa
• At least 1 year of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Experience caring for neuro trauma or other critically ill patients is strongly preferred
• Current ICU RN certification or demonstrated competency in intensive care nursing
• Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including every other weekend and holiday rotations
• Successful completion of required competency, license, background, and education verification processes

Neuro Trauma ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in a Neuro Trauma ICU
• Perform ongoing patient assessments, recognize changes in condition, and initiate timely interventions
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with clinical standards and individualized care plans
• Monitor patients using critical care technologies and respond to complex clinical needs
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Support patients and families through education, communication, and compassionate bedside nursing care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and promote patient safety throughout the care experience

Apply now to join our travel nursing team and take the next step in your ICU Registered Nurse career in Des Moines, Iowa.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #525095. 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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