Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Sioux City, IA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel nursing job — Night shift in Sioux City, Iowa (51104). Join a dedicated critical care team and deliver high-quality ICU nursing care while exploring Midwestern living.

Are you an experienced ICU nurse ready for your next travel assignment? Join a collaborative healthcare team in Sioux City, IA and provide critical care in a modern Intensive Care Unit. Sioux City offers a welcoming Midwestern vibe, scenic riverfront parks, and a growing arts and dining scene — ideal for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and community life.

Job Details

• Location: Sioux City, Iowa (51104) — nursing jobs in Iowa / Sioux City healthcare
• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel Assignment (ICU RN)
• Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) — Critical Care RN
• Start Date: April 13, 2026
• End Date: July 13, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour night shifts) — ICU night shift RN
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner EMR (documentation experience preferred)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,020 - $2,130 per week
• Orientation Schedule: Orientation is available on select dates prior to assignment start and consists of 16 hours; please inquire for upcoming orientation sessions to ensure timely onboarding.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent ICU / Intensive Care / Critical Care / CCU experience (Critical Care RN, ICU RN)
• Active Iowa RN license required at time of submission
• BLS (AHA or ARC) certification required
• ACLS (AHA or ARC) certification required
• PALS (AHA or ARC) certification required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required
• Valid driver’s license required
• ICU/Critical Care skills checklist required
• Professional reference from a supervisor or nurse manager within the last 24 months preferred
• First-time travel nurses welcome — ideal travel nursing job for new travelers

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in a high-acuity ICU setting (ICU RN responsibilities)
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Monitor, assess, and document patient status, hemodynamics, ventilator settings, and responses to treatments
• Administer medications, titrate drips, manage lines/tubes, and perform nursing interventions as ordered
• Deliver patient- and family-centered education and psychosocial support
• Float within the same clinical discipline across local campuses as needed
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using Cerner EMR and participate in unit orientation and ongoing professional development

Why Join This Travel Nurse Opportunity

• Hands-on ICU experience in a modern facility — excellent for Critical Care RN and ICU RN career growth
• Supportive interdisciplinary team and orientation for travel nurses
• First-time travelers encouraged — travel nursing job with mentorship and professional development
• Explore Sioux City, Iowa — great Midwestern community living while on assignment
• Competitive pay. Estimated weekly salary: $2,020 - $2,130 per week.

Apply now to be considered for this ICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Sioux City, IA. Please note: Local candidates are NOT allowable for this assignment. All applicants must have a taxable address more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for consideration. Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your critical care nursing career — submit your resume, current licensure, certifications, and recent references.

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