GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) with this 13-week travel assignment in Des Moines, IA (zip code 50314). Join our healthcare team in the ICU Flex Pool and provide critical care to patients in a leading Iowa hospital. This travel nursing job offers a supportive environment, competitive pay, and the chance to experience the vibrant Des Moines community—one of the top destinations for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding nursing jobs in Iowa.

ICU RN Job Details

• Location: Des Moines, Iowa 50314
• Healthcare Setting: ICU Unit / ICU Flex Pool
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 11/9/2025 – End: 2/7/2026)
• Nursing Shift: 12 Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1930 - $1980

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license in Iowa or compact state (required for travel nursing jobs)
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience
• Critical Care RN Certification (CCRN) preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Ability to pass facility onboarding requirements: background check, drug screen, health screenings, competency testing

ICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and responses to treatment
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans
• Administer medications, manage IVs, and operate specialized ICU equipment
• Educate and support patients and their families throughout the care process
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital policies

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your nursing career with this ICU Registered Nurse travel job in Des Moines, Iowa!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #429980. 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: ICU

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