Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,240 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. This ICU RN position is a 26-week assignment starting ASAP with a 36-hour work week and 12-hour night shifts.

Pay package includes competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Travel housing options are available through Cross Country Nurses, along with insurance and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities

• No specific experience required; 0 years minimum.
• Schedule: 36 hours per week with 12‑hour night shifts.
• Start Date: ASAP; Duration: 26 weeks.

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse - Location unspecified. This position involves providing high-quality patient care in a dedicated ICU setting. The role requires collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: No specific experience required; 0 years minimum.
• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Position start date is September 20, 2026, with an end date of March 20, 2027.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1308629. 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 / Intensive Care Unit

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus