Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,100 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Grinnell, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse located in an unspecified area. The role involves providing critical care for adult patients with complex needs, including ventilated patients, post-surgical patients, and those requiring advanced monitoring and support. The position requires a dedicated professional capable of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to deliver high-quality patient care.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS (AHA), NIHSS, ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA) are required.
• Education and Experience: 24 months of recent/current ICU experience required; 24 years of experience specified; Iowa license or compact/multistate license required.
• Schedule: Days shift, with 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Requirements: Active Iowa license, documentation of Driver's License, and skills specific to ICU/Nursing discipline required.
• Responsibilities include managing ICU patient care involving ventilators, Bipap, Airvo, and various drips such as propofol, leveophed, diliazem, insulin, and heparin.
• Candidate must demonstrate experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Record system, and are expected to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming Winter holidays unless the unit is closed.
• Fluency in telehealth measures and certifications, such as NIHSS, preferred but can be obtained during onboarding.

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 #1322166. 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