Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Carroll, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Critical Care Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a general healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized care for patients with critical health conditions, including monitoring and titrating drips, managing complex diagnoses such as CHF, pneumonia, COPD, and sepsis, and collaborating with a charge nurse and house supervisor to ensure quality patient care during night shifts.
Job Details
- Required Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- Education Requirements: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Degree Requirements: RN licensure
- Location Requirements: Must hold a current RN license and be willing to wait for processing
- Years of Experience: 3 years of ICU experience, 1 year of travel experience preferred
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours shifts, starting at 7 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Float: Float rotation may be required
- Additional Information: The unit has 6 beds set up for CCU (Critical Care Unit) level patients, with flexibility to accommodate MedSurg Pediatrics patients as needed. Staff will be involved in quality projects and initiatives, and must manage med drawer keys securely. Expectations include managing patient acuity, titrating drips such as Cardizem, insulin, and norepinephrine, and participating in a supportive work environment focused on positive culture and teamwork. Applicants should be flexible to work every third weekend and during major and minor holidays as scheduled.
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 #1298899. 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 / Intensive 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