ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment in Des Moines, Iowa

Travel ICU RN opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa: Join a fast-paced critical care team for a 26-week night-shift assignment and make an impact in a rewarding acute care setting.

We’re seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a 26-week travel nursing assignment in Des Moines, Iowa. This is a great opportunity to join a high-acuity critical care environment while enjoying a welcoming Midwestern city known for its vibrant downtown, riverfront scenery, and easy access to parks, trails, and local dining. If you thrive in an ICU setting and are looking for a rewarding night-shift RN job, this could be the right fit for you.

Job Details

• Position: ICU RN / Critical Care Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel assignment
• Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Start Date: 9/21/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; every other weekend and every other holiday
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,040 – $2,150

Job Requirements

• Active RN license and eligibility to work in Iowa
• At least 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience required
• Strong critical care assessment, monitoring, and intervention skills
• Ability to work night shifts and maintain a reliable schedule
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced ICU or ICU flex-pool environment
• Ability to complete required onboarding, compliance, and competency documentation
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality bedside care to critically ill patients in the ICU
• Monitor patient status, respond to changes promptly, and escalate concerns as needed
• Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to support patient outcomes
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the medical record
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional critical care environment
• Adapt to unit needs while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care

Apply now for this ICU RN travel job in Des Moines, Iowa and join a healthcare team where your critical care skills can make a difference.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.