Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,205 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Carroll, 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:
An ICU Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Carroll, Iowa. The role involves working in a Critical Care Unit (CCU) with a focus on titrating drips and monitoring telemetry. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a specialized 6-bed unit with a focus on high-acuity patient care.

Job Details:

• Location: Carroll, Iowa
• Shift: 12-hour shifts, starting at 7:00 AM, with two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch break. The schedule is on a 6-week cyclic basis, accommodating schedule needs but without guaranteed block scheduling.
• Required Qualifications: Iowa RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, 1 year of healthcare experience, and willingness to wait for license submission.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Critical Care Unit (CCU), titrating drips such as Cardizem, insulin, norepinephrine, with at least 2 years of CCU experience and 1 year of travel nursing experience.
• Responsibilities: Titrate drips, monitor telemetry, collaborate with the healthcare team, and follow hospital protocols.
• Additional Information:
  • No telemetry monitor technicians; CCU nurses monitor telemetry directly.
  • Nurses cannot leave the unit without coverage, typically by the House Supervisor.
  • The unit values awareness of quality projects and initiatives.
  • Security measures include MEDITECH electronic charting and controlled access to medication drawers via physical keys.
  • The unit observes every third weekend including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with some flexibility.
  • Holiday work is required during the season, including one major and one minor holiday.
  • Scrub dress code: Grey, Black, Pink, or White scrubs.

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 #1278646. 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