Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,180 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Des Moines, IA
$2,180/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/07/2026
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: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position located in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized patient care in a critical care environment, with shifts scheduled during nights. The position includes working every other weekend and every other holiday, with specific holiday requirements on July 3 and 4.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent, one year of clinical experience, and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) are desirable.
- Additional Information: Staffing requires flexibility to work every other weekend and holiday shifts, including July 3 and 4. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and adhere to hospital protocols and standards.
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 #1265851. 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: 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