Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,275 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Carroll, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

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

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated ICU Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will work in a 6-bed Critical Care Unit (CCU) providing care for patients requiring intensive monitoring and treatment. The role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Shift and Scheduling

• Shift: Nights (3x12 hour shifts)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Orientation: Two 12-hour shifts
• Weekend Requirements: Every third weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
• Holiday Requirements: 1 major and 1 minor holiday based on the seasonal schedule

Unit Information

• Unit Type: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
• Nurse/Patient Ratios: Goal 1:2, may flex to 1:4 based on patient acuity
• Common Diagnoses: CHF, Pneumonia, COPD, Sepsis, DKA, and other critical care conditions
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Preferred Certifications: TNCC, NIHSS, PALS
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of 1 year in travel nursing and 3 years of CCU experience

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients.
• Administer medications, including titration of IV drips such as Cardizem, insulin, and norepinephrine.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members in a supportive manner.
• Manage telemetry monitoring for patients in the unit.
• Occasionally perform procedures as directed by providers, including central line insertions, thoracentesis, and paracentesis.
• Assist in maintaining unit efficiencies and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Remain flexible to float between the CCU and MedSurg/Peds units as needed.

Additional Information

• Scrub Color/Dress Code: Grey, Black, Pink, or White scrubs in any combination.
• Supportive work culture encouraging teamwork and individual growth.
• Responsibility to secure medication drawer keys before and after shifts.

If you are a passionate ICU Registered Nurse looking for a fulfilling career opportunity in a dynamic healthcare environment, we invite you to apply.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38351055. 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: RN ICU

About Wellspring Nurse Source

Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the  greatest workforce on earth , and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.

Wellspring One was named one of  SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026 , a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey.

We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with.

If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.