Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,150 to $2,350 per week in Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Des Moines, IA Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $2,150 to $2,350 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50325!

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) | Des Moines, IA | 13 Weeks Contract

Join a highly skilled Intensive Care Unit where your critical care expertise, clinical judgment, and compassionate care help patients through their most challenging moments. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – ICU to provide exceptional care for critically ill patients in Des Moines, IA. If you thrive in a high-acuity environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding patient outcomes, this travel opportunity is for you!

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Location: Des Moines
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $2150 to $2350

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the Intensive Care Unit
• Perform detailed patient assessments and continuously monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, and hemodynamic stability
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, vasoactive drips, and other advanced treatments as prescribed
• Operate and monitor ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and other critical care equipment
• Recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition and emergency situations
• Collaborate with intensivists, physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, recovery expectations, and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Follow infection prevention protocols, patient safety standards, and ICU best practices
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting patients and families during critical situations

Requirements

• Active Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact RN License
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification preferred
• Experience caring for ventilated patients and managing advanced cardiac and critical care monitoring
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, emergency response, and communication skills
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred
• Ability to prioritize multiple critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to delivering exceptional critical care nursing services

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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