Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,120 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Sioux City, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) travel nursing position available in Sioux City, Iowa. This role involves providing specialized clinical care within the intensive care environment, managing complex patient needs including cardiac, trauma, and neurological cases. Candidates are required to bring their licensed credentials on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Sioux City, Iowa
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid state license for Iowa (Compact Allowed); at least 2 years of previous ICU experience; Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through the AHA, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the AHA, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI); Current license required; First time traveler acceptance allowed.
• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
• Additional Information: The position involves handling cardiac, trauma, and neuro patients. On-call requirements include every third weekend. The assignment includes on-call pay at $9 per hour and charge/precept pay at $6 per hour. Orientation sessions are scheduled throughout the year, with specific dates provided. Float within the same discipline across local campuses may be required.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must have at least 2 years of ICU experience; certifications are mandatory; prior ICU experience required for extension.

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 #1266154. 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