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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – 13-Week Contract in Des Moines, Iowa

Bring your critical care expertise to an on-site ICU travel nursing assignment in Des Moines, Iowa. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced ICU RN who is confident caring for complex patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Des Moines offers the appeal of a welcoming capital city with a vibrant downtown, scenic riverfront, diverse neighborhoods, and convenient access to dining, arts, entertainment, and outdoor activities. Explore this Iowa nursing job while advancing your critical care nursing career.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

• Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Employment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040–$2,150
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 14, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Work Setting: On-site intensive care unit (ICU)

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Iowa
• At least 1 year of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Demonstrated ability to care for acutely and critically ill patients
• Strong clinical judgment, patient assessment, prioritization, and communication skills
• Current credentials and documentation required for travel assignment onboarding
• Willingness to work 12-hour night shifts, alternating weekends, and alternating holidays

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and manage patients with complex and potentially life-threatening conditions
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient response
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate concerns to the appropriate clinical team
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and support continuity of care
• Provide patient and family education with empathy and professionalism
• Follow critical care standards, patient safety procedures, and applicable hospital policies

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Des Moines, Iowa, and join a team delivering high-quality critical care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.