Posted 09/21/2026 · Job #510848
ICU | Registered Nurse | 26–Week Travel – Des Moines, Iowa
Job Description
ICU Registered Nurse – Travel RN Assignment in Des Moines, IA
Join a dynamic critical care team in Des Moines, Iowa, and put your ICU expertise to work in a fast-paced travel nursing assignment. This ICU Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for a skilled Critical Care RN who enjoys caring for high-acuity patients while experiencing the energy of a welcoming Midwest city.
Job Details
- Position: ICU Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
- Start Date: 09/06/2026
- End Date: 03/06/2027
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
- Unit: Critical Care / ICU
- Schedule Note: Every other weekend / every other holiday coverage may be required
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of recent ICU nursing or critical care nursing experience required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing
- Current ICU specialty knowledge and strong acute care nursing skills
- Ability to work night shift schedules and maintain excellent patient care standards
- Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
- Willingness to complete onboarding, compliance, and health screening requirements
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU
- Monitor patient conditions closely and respond promptly to changes in status
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members on individualized care plans
- Administer medications and treatments according to clinical protocols and facility standards
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner
- Support patient and family education as appropriate
- Maintain a professional, compassionate approach in a high-acuity critical care setting
Explore healthcare jobs in Des Moines, IA and apply now for this rewarding travel nurse opportunity. Join a supportive team and advance your career in Iowa nursing jobs today.
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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