Travel Medical ICU RN - $2,368 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

Location

Council Bluffs, IA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every Third Weekend Required | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed Medical ICU setting, managing a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, with occasional extension to 1:3
• Manage and titrate vasoactive and sedation drips including vasopressors and sedation agentsCare for patients with complex diagnoses including sepsis, respiratory failure, stroke, MI, DKA, PE, STEMI, and atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
• Monitor and verify telemetry strips in coordination with centralized monitor technicians using Draeger monitoring equipment
• Collaborate with in-house hospitalists and tele-medicine intensivists to support patient care during night hours
• Float to lower levels of care including PCU and Med-Surg as needed; unit-specific orientation and training provided

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Hands-on ICU experience including management of drips, mechanical ventilators, and BiPAP
• Ability to read and verify cardiac monitor strips
• Must pass an open-book skills assessment with a minimum score of 90% during orientation
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; compliance is required as a condition of contract

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• PALS and TNCC certifications preferred

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured ICU environment with charge nurse coverage on every shift and 24/7 in-house hospitalist support
• Gain exposure to a diverse medical ICU patient population with a supportive clinical team and clear orientation process

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #754635. 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