Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse
Des Moines, IA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,211/week
Posted 5 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date11/30/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,211/week

Description

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.


Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU

Location

Des Moines, IA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care in an intensive care unit setting
  • Monitor and assess critically ill patients, responding promptly to changes in condition
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
  • Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes

Required Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa or compact state eligibility
  • Current BLS certification required
  • ACLS certification required
  • Prior experience in an ICU or critical care setting
  • Ability to work night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), every other weekend, and every other holiday

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Experience with ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
  • Familiarity with critical care protocols and evidence-based practices
  • Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity environments

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic critical care environment with a supportive clinical team
  • Contract placement offering flexibility and professional growth in a high-acuity specialty

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #802123. 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 - ICU

Employer

Concentric Healthcare Staffing

About

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.


The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.


Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.


Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others

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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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