Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,415 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in the region. This role involves providing specialized critical care to adult patients, with responsibilities that include managing complex medical conditions, collaborating with the healthcare team, and ensuring patient safety. The assignment offers a variable schedule with start and end dates aligned to client needs.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with start date on 10/05/2026 and end date on 11/13/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Must have an RN license, at least 1 year of ICU experience or equivalent travel experience, and current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing general ICU and cardiac drips.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Willing to take step-down (intermediate), telemetry, and medical-surgical patients when there are no ICU patients. The unit is currently combined with the medical unit, with capacity to provide care to ICU patients.

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

Posted Date: 2026-09-13

Cross Country Job ID #1297785. 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