Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,275 per week

Job Summary

The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse position is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This role involves providing critical care to patients with complex medical conditions, including sepsis, respiratory failure, stroke, and myocardial infarction. The position requires delivering high-level ICU expertise in a fast-paced environment with a diverse caseload.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with every third weekend.

Required Qualifications

• Iowa Registered Nursing license;
• certifications including BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale);
• a minimum of 2 years ICU experience preferred;
• proficiency in managing drips such as vasopressors, sedation medications (levo, neo, cardene, precedex, propofol);
• experience with ventilators, bipaps, and high flow devices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel experience is preferred.

Additional Information

• Must pass pass/fail exam during orientation with at least a 90% score;
• artificial nails are prohibited;
• candidates must adhere to a 50-mile radius rule with no recent past employment with any associated facilities;
• RTO requests must be made upfront.

Benefits

• 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.

About 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.