ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Trauma ICU Travel Nursing Contract | Des Moines, Iowa

Apply now for a travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa, caring for critically ill neurologic and trauma patients on a high-acuity Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit. Join a collaborative critical care team while gaining valuable experience in a respected clinical setting. Des Moines combines the energy of Iowa’s capital city with a welcoming community, accessible neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and abundant parks and outdoor spaces.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Unit: Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit (Neuro Trauma ICU)
• Position: ICU Registered Nurse / Critical Care RN
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000-$2,100
• Start Date: November 1, 2026
• End Date: May 1, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 26 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Openings: 1

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Iowa
• At least 1 year of recent registered nursing experience in an ICU, Neuro Trauma ICU, or comparable critical care setting
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe, specialized nursing care to critically ill neurologic and trauma patients
• Strong patient assessment, critical-thinking, prioritization, and clinical communication skills
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including every other weekend and holiday coverage
• Successful completion of required specialty competency validation and standard travel nursing assignment credentialing

Neuro Trauma ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing for patients in a Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit
• Perform frequent focused and comprehensive assessments, recognizing subtle changes in neurologic and physiologic status
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient responses and potential complications
• Manage and monitor critical care equipment, invasive lines, and other specialized therapies within scope of practice
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to providers, families, and members of the care team
• Document patient assessments, interventions, outcomes, and care coordination accurately
• Support a culture of patient safety, teamwork, evidence-based practice, and compassionate patient care

Apply now to join this experienced healthcare team as a Neuro Trauma ICU Registered Nurse in Des Moines and advance your travel nursing career in Iowa.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.