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 West Burlington, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
The traveler Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position is located in West Burlington, Iowa. This role involves delivering high-quality care to adult cardiac, telemetry, stroke, vascular intervention, and hemodynamic monitoring patient populations within an ICU-CCU unit. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day. The position demands a proactive approach to patient care, effective team interaction, and adherence to professional standards.

Job Details:

• Location: West Burlington, Iowa
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Certified as: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience within the last 12 months in a similar unit; Candidates must have zero years of experience listed; Must be licensed to practice nursing in the state of Iowa; No specific educational degree requirement specified; Required to work 36 hours weekly with potential overtime.
• Schedule: Estimated 36 hours per week with possibility of overtime. Every other weekend and holiday rotations required.
• Additional Information: Traveler will be responsible for self-studying telemetry strips upon acceptance. A basic dysrhythmia test will be administered during the first week of the assignment, which must be passed to work in ICU-CCU units. While not part of regular call rotation, occasional on-call duties may occur during low census periods, with response expected within one hour.

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 #1263199. 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus