Posted 10/01/2026 · Job #525095
ICU | Registered Nurse | 26–Week Travel – Des Moines, Iowa
Job Description
Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Trauma ICU Contract in Des Moines, Iowa
Travel nursing opportunity for an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Des Moines, Iowa, providing expert care to critically ill patients in a Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit. This on-site travel nurse role is ideal for a critical care RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based patient care. Des Moines offers a welcoming community, convenient amenities, scenic parks, and a vibrant cultural and dining scene.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040-$2,150
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa
- Unit: Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit (Neuro Trauma ICU)
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed
- Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: Approximately 26 weeks, through May 2, 2027
- Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Iowa
- At least 1 year of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
- Experience caring for neuro trauma or other critically ill patients is strongly preferred
- Current ICU RN certification or demonstrated competency in intensive care nursing
- Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including every other weekend and holiday rotations
- Successful completion of required competency, license, background, and education verification processes
Neuro Trauma ICU Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in a Neuro Trauma ICU
- Perform ongoing patient assessments, recognize changes in condition, and initiate timely interventions
- Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with clinical standards and individualized care plans
- Monitor patients using critical care technologies and respond to complex clinical needs
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Support patients and families through education, communication, and compassionate bedside nursing care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and promote patient safety throughout the care experience
Apply now to join our travel nursing team and take the next step in your ICU Registered Nurse career in Des Moines, Iowa.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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