Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,074 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Job Summary The ICU Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized care to critically ill patients. The ideal candidate will possess a robust skill set in critical care nursing, demonstrating the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care effectively. Location City: [City], State: [State] Key Responsibilities Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in the ICU setting. Monitor vital signs and patient conditions continuously. Administer medications and intravenous therapies, including titration of drips such as vasopressors and sedation medications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Properly document patient care in the electronic health record system. Participate in life-saving procedures and interventions as required. Assist in the stabilization of patients for transfer to higher-level care if necessary. Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding treatment plans and procedures. Qualifications Current RN license. Minimum of two years of ICU experience preferred. Experience with critical care equipment and procedures, including ventilators and BiPAP. Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required; PALS and TNCC preferred. Ability to read and verify telemetry monitoring strips; monitor technicians available for additional support. Work Environment Nurse-to-patient ratios typically range from 1:2 but may stretch to 1:3 depending on circumstances. No nurse aides or patient care techs are present; responsibilities focus solely on nursing. Hospitalists and intensivists are available on-site 24/7 for critical support. Shared resources including respiratory therapy staff and equipment on an as-needed basis. Schedule Shifts are 12 hours, primarily nights. Every third weekend is required. Orientation includes one shift in the ICU and one shift in the PCU. Dress Code Uniform consists of navy blue scrubs. Additional Information All artificial nails are prohibited in departments providing patient care. Compliance with the fingernail policy is mandatory. RTO must be provided upfront, and additional requests will not be approved after submission. Application Process Please submit your application to be considered for this critical role. We look forward to your application and the potential to work together in providing exceptional care to our patients. Thrive Staffing Job ID 18979814. 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,19:00:00-07:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.