Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,155 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Des Moines, IA
$2,155/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 11 weeks
- Start
- 11/16/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 11 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in the healthcare facility. This position involves providing specialized critical care to patients in the intensive care unit, ensuring their needs are met with expert clinical skills. The role requires the ability to work night shifts and adapt to a fast-paced medical environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM with every other weekend and every other holiday required for submission.
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Experience: No minimum experience requirement; 0 years experience required.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certification in Critical Care Nursing, active state license, and basic life support (BLS).
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include monitoring critically ill patients, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1328357. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus