Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,265 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN in ICU for Des Moines, IA. This position offers 12-hour night shifts and a 36-hour week, with a 26-week duration.

Start date is 10/05/2026, with every other weekend and national holidays coverage. Benefits include housing options and health insurance; Trinity Profile submission required.

Qualifications

• Professional certification required; valid nursing license.
• Minimum of 1 year of ICU experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality critical care in ICU during 12-hour night shifts.
• Work 36 hours per week with every other weekend and holidays.
• Start date: 10/05/2026; 26-week assignment.
• Waiver of 24-hour notice of commencement available.

Skills

ICU experience

Nursing license

Professional certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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: 10/05/2026
• 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 advanced critical care to patients in a specialized ICU setting. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care during night shifts, with opportunities to work every other weekend and national holidays.

Job Details

• Position Description: 7p-7:30a shifts with every other weekend and holiday coverage; quick start possible with waiver of 24-hour notice of commencement.
• Required Qualifications: Professional certification; valid nursing license; minimum of 1 year of ICU experience; location requirements not specified; high school diploma or equivalent.
• Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The assignment begins on September 21, 2026, and concludes on March 21, 2027. Submission requires a Trinity Profile.

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

Posted Date: 2026-09-22

Cross Country Job ID #1269222. 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