Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,155/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration11 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
Des Moines, IA
About
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.
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