Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,200 to $2,380 per week in Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Des Moines, IA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,200 to $2,380 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50325!

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) | Des Moines, IA | 13 Weeks Contract

Join a highly skilled Intensive Care Unit where your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate care help save lives every day. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – ICU to provide exceptional care for critically ill patients in Des Moines, IA. If you thrive in a high-acuity environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding patient outcomes, this travel opportunity is for you!

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Location: Des Moines
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3x12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $2200 to $2380

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients with complex medical, surgical, cardiac, neurological, and respiratory conditions
• Perform detailed patient assessments and continuously monitor changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, vasoactive medications, and other critical care treatments as prescribed
• Operate and monitor advanced ICU equipment, including ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and hemodynamic monitoring devices
• Recognize and respond rapidly to medical emergencies, cardiac events, and changes in patient status
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Assist with emergency procedures, patient stabilization, and advanced life support interventions
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, procedures, and recovery expectations
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and ICU quality standards
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting patients and families during critical illness

Requirements

• Active Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) License or compact/multistate license (if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, telemetry interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical care medications
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response skills
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational abilities
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred
• Commitment to delivering exceptional critical care nursing

 

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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