Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,180 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Des Moines, Iowa. This role involves providing specialized critical care services to patients within the ICU setting. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of assignment. The position involves night shifts and requires adherence to facility-specific protocols.

Job Details:

• Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current registered nurse license, basic life support (BLS) certification, no minimum years of experience specified, valid medical license for the state of Iowa
• Additional Information: Shift time is from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with every other weekend and every other holiday coverage. The position involves adherence to facility fixed notes, including specific clinical responsibilities related to critical care.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

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 #1264472. 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 / 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus