Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,250 to $2,350 per week in Council Bluffs, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Council Bluffs, IA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,250 to $2,350 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51501!

Travel RN – ICU (Night Shift)

Assignment Details

• Specialty: ICU Registered Nurse
• Shift: 12-hour Nights
• Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 08/03/2026

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.

Requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with:
  • Ventilators
  • BiPAP
  • Titrating vasoactive and sedation drips
  • Critical care patient management
• Previous travel experience preferred
• BSN not required

Unit & Patient Population

• 16-bed Medical ICU
• Typical patient ratio: 1:2 (occasionally 1:3)
• Common diagnoses include:
  • Sepsis
  • Respiratory failure
  • Stroke
  • Myocardial infarction (MI)
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • STEMI
  • Atrial fibrillation with RVR
  • Pulmonary embolism (PE)
  • COVID-19
  • COPD exacerbations

Skills & Responsibilities

• Titrate vasoactive and sedation drips (e.g., norepinephrine, phenylephrine, nicardipine, dexmedetomidine, propofol)
• Interpret and verify cardiac rhythms
• Care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring
• Float to PCU and Med-Surg as needed (orientation/training provided)

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