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: 09/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse located in the area. This position involves providing specialized critical care services to patients in a healthcare facility, with responsibilities including monitoring and managing patient conditions in the ICU environment, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Certification in Critical Care Nursing preferred; minimum of 1 year of ICU experience required; current licensure as a registered nurse; location-specific licensure if applicable.
- Schedule: Night shift with 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Responsibilities include delivering advanced critical care to patients, performing assessments, administering medications, and updating treatment plans.
- Additional clinical procedures and patient monitoring tasks are required as part of the role.
- Submission requirements for application include verification of all relevant credentials and licensure.
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 #1311207. 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
