Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse
Council Bluffs, IA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,092/week
Posted 4 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date06/08/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care145 beds

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,092/week

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
Required
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (2 years)
    License
  • State license license in Iowa

Description

Job Title

RN (Registered Nurse), ICU

City/State: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Shift: 12 Hour Nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00

Contract Length: 12 weeks

Start Date: 06/08/2026

Job Description:

The ICU RN will provide care for patients in the Intensive Care Unit, managing critical care needs with a focus on medical ICU diagnoses such as sepsis, respiratory failure, stroke, and MI. Nurses should have experience in drips, vents, and bipaps, with required competencies in titrating vasopressors and sedatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage critical care patients with 2:1 nurse-patient ratios.
  • Titrate drips including vasopressors and sedation.
  • Collaborate with hospitalists and intensivists in a medical ICU setting.

Requirements:

  • BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; PALS & TNCC preferred.
  • ICU experience with skills in drips, vents, and bipaps.
  • Preferred minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and previous travel experience.
Thrive Staffing Job ID #18268452. 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: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00

Facility

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

DetailsVerification data is contributed by healthcare professionals like you, who leave reviews on Vivian.
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 145 beds
ADDRESS800 Mercy DriveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
View more details

Employer

Thrive Staffing

About

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.

Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,049–4,058/week
Jobs on Vivian909
View more details

About Council Bluffs, IA

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Council Bluffs, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Council Bluffs is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • In the summer, average highs are around 85°F, and average lows are around 65°F.
  • In the winter, average highs are around 32°F, and average lows are around 13°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in Council Bluffs and can be found with relative ease.
Transportation
  • Council Bluffs is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
  • Public transportation options are available as well.
Demographics
  • The population in Council Bluffs is diverse, with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Council Bluffs offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and popular chains.
  • There are opportunities to enjoy art, music, and sports, as well as outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
Was this helpful?
We strive to have reliable information about every job. Tell us what we've got wrong so we can correct it.Report an issue

Browse similar jobs

View job details
Travel Contract

Critical Care RN - ICU/CCU

  • West Burlington, IA
  • LanceSoft
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,378/week
Posted 3 days ago
View job details
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Sioux City, IA
  • LanceSoft
  • 4x12 hrs, Days
$3,223/week
View job details
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Sioux City, IA
  • LanceSoft
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,222/week
Posted 13 days ago
View all similar jobs