Posted 09/30/2026 · Job #524433
ICU | Registered Nurse | 26–Week Travel – Des Moines, Iowa
Job Description
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Des Moines, Iowa
Join a critical care team as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Des Moines, Iowa. This on-site ICU travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a compassionate and clinically confident travel nurse who enjoys caring for complex patients in a fast-paced intensive care environment. Des Moines offers the energy of a growing capital city along with welcoming neighborhoods, parks, cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa
- Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and critical care nursing
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,040-$2,150
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: 26 weeks, ending May 2, 2027
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
- Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Work Arrangement: On-site
ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing and eligibility to practice in Iowa
- At least 1 year of recent professional nursing experience, including ICU or critical care experience
- Demonstrated ability to care for critically ill patients in an intensive care setting
- Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, prioritization, and communication skills
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including every other weekend and holiday rotations
- Successful completion of required competency verification and standard pre-employment screening
ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU
- Perform ongoing patient assessments, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient responses
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Manage complex patient care needs while maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Support patients and families through clear communication, education, and compassionate care
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and adherence to evidence-based critical care practices
Apply now for this ICU travel nurse opportunity and join a dedicated healthcare team 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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