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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel | 12-Hour Nights | Des Moines, IA

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel assignment in Des Moines, IA. 13-week critical care travel nurse role, 12-hour night shifts (ICU RN, Critical Care RN).

Take your nursing career to the next level as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Des Moines, Iowa. Join a dynamic ICU Unit/Flex Pool team for a 13-week travel assignment working overnight 12-hour shifts. Des Moines (ZIP 50314) is a vibrant city with a friendly community, parks, and a thriving arts scene—an excellent location for travel nursing and critical care opportunities.

Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment (ICU RN, Critical Care RN)
• Location: Des Moines, IA 50314 — Des Moines healthcare / Iowa travel nursing jobs
• Unit: ICU Unit / ICU Flex Pool
• Start Date: March 23, 2026
• End Date: June 21, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour nights)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Schedule: Every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,070 - $2,180
• Employment Type: Travel (W2), On-Site
• Openings: 2

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state compliance verified during onboarding)
• RN critical care certification or demonstrated ICU competency
• No minimum ICU experience required for this assignment; all qualified RNs with critical care skills are encouraged to apply
• Ability to complete onboarding requirements, including background check, drug screen, fit test, immunizations (COVID-19, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Varicella, Tdap), and competency testing
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills for ICU patient care

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based ICU nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU and flex pool
• Perform comprehensive assessments and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition
• Administer and titrate IV medications and infusions per provider orders and ICU protocols
• Document patient status, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly in the medical record
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized critical care plans
• Educate and support patients and families with compassion and clarity
• Maintain compliance with patient safety, infection prevention, and hospital policies

Why Join This Des Moines ICU Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Gain advanced critical care experience as an ICU travel nurse in a supportive ICU unit
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing and opportunities to expand your critical care skills
• Work in Des Moines, IA — enjoy local attractions, parks, and a welcoming healthcare community

Ready to make an impact in Des Moines? Apply now to join a dedicated ICU team and advance your career as a travel nurse. Submit your application for this Des Moines ICU RN travel nursing position today. Join our healthcare team today — apply now!

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.