Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,342 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

RN - ICU (Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit)

Location

Des Moines, IA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Every Other Weekend | Every Other Holiday

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an intensive care unit setting during night shift hours
• Monitor and assess critically ill patients, identifying and responding to changes in condition
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as ordered by the care team
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient care plans
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments and care provided

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa or compact state eligibility
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Prior experience in an ICU or critical care setting

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with critically ill or complex patient populations in an acute care environment
• Familiarity with ICU-specific equipment, ventilator management, and hemodynamic monitoring

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity critical care environment with a dedicated clinical team
• Contract position offering flexibility and professional growth in intensive care nursing

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #755523. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - ICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others