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: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse in a healthcare facility located in the area is responsible for providing specialized critical care to patients with complex medical needs. The role involves managing CCU level patients, performing titrations of drips, and collaborating with charge nurses to ensure quality patient care on a 12-hour night shift.
Job Details
- Certifications and Education Requirements: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association); Minimum Experience Required: 1 year(s); Location: Area; Shift: Nights; Shift Hours: 12; Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.
- Responsibilities include managing patients with diagnoses such as CHF, Pneumonia, COPD, Sepsis, DKA, and assisting with procedures like central line insertions, thoracentesis, and paracentesis performed by providers.
- Must be capable of titrating common drips including Cardizem, insulin, and norepinephrine.
- Float: CAH hospital so need to be able to float to the MedSurg Peds side. Rarely float to other departments but cross-training in behavioral health and Emergency Department is possible upon request.
- Shifts & Scheduling: 12-hour night shifts starting at 7:00 PM, with two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break. Schedules are cyclic over 6 weeks with some flexibility on weekend and holiday requirements.
- Additional Notes: Must be aware of unit-specific quality initiatives and security protocols related to medication drawer access.
- Charting System: MEDITECH.
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 #1330020. 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