Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $3,157 per week

Concentric Healthcare 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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 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) | Onsite | Every third weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed Medical ICU setting managing diagnoses such as sepsis, respiratory failure, stroke, MI, DKA, and PE
• Titrate vasoactive and sedation drips including vasopressors and sedation agents
• Manage and troubleshoot ventilators, BiPAP, and other respiratory support equipment in coordination with Respiratory Therapy
• Read and verify cardiac monitor strips in collaboration with centralized telemetry monitor technicians
• Float to lower levels of care including PCU and Med/Surg as needed; orientation provided for float units
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, with occasional extension to 1:3

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• ICU clinical experience including management of drips, ventilators, and BiPAP
• Ability to read and verify cardiac monitor strips
• Must pass an open-book skills competency exam with a minimum score of 90% during orientation
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Hospitalist coverage available in-house 24/7 with intensivist support available via telemedicine during night hours
• Charge nurse present on every shift to support the clinical team

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #751974. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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