Travel ICU RN - $2,136 per week
About the Role
We're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Des Moines, IA. The right nurse should have 1-2 years of recent acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and monitor patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting.
- Provide direct care to patients in life-threatening situations.
- Document and provide physician-directed care.
- Assess and implement patient care plans.
- Delegate tasks to other care providers as appropriate.
- Provide education and support to patient families, possibly for long-term care needs.
- Perform tasks such as providing basic bedside care, administering medication, ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests, and monitoring specialized equipment.
- Communicate patients' conditions to family members.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of recent acute care experience.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lean, and stoop for long periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH (additional certifications may be required).
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours
- Continuing education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits (start day 1)
Schedule
36 hours per week, 12-hour night shifts.
Pay
Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week, with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
TotalMed RN Job ID #1492630. Duration: 26 weeks. Start Date: 10/19/2026.
About TotalMed RN
TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. They staff nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians in all 50 states, offering local and travel jobs. TotalMed focuses on ensuring adequate staffing for a better patient experience, specializing in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health.