ICU Travel Nurse Job in Des Moines, IA — Nights, 3×12
- Weekly pay
- $2,153
- Specialty
- ICU
- Shift
- Nights
- Schedule
- 3×12
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
About This Travel ICU RN Job
This ICU travel nurse job in Des Moines, Iowa, is a 13-week Registered Nurse (RN) assignment with Anders Group. This role pays $2,153 per week and follows a night shift with a 3x12 schedule.
You'll take on the hospital's highest-acuity patients, where minute-to-minute vigilance drives every decision. Expect the full scope of critical care: continuous monitoring, complex infusions, and patients who need you at the bedside constantly.
Anders Group supports travel nurses with personalized recruiter guidance, streamlined onboarding, free license support and renewals, weekly pay, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this ICU travel nurse job in Des Moines, IA and other assignments available nationwide.
Job Details
- Specialty: ICU
- Location: Des Moines, IA
- Shift: Nights
- Schedule: 3×12
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Setting: Hospital
Requirements for this Travel ICU Assignment
- 2+ years of recent ICU experience
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Active Iowa RN license or Compact License, if applicable
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Responsibilities for ICU travel job:
- Provide high-quality ICU care.
- Follow established clinical protocols and procedures
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams
- Maintain accurate documentation and patient records
- Ensure patient safety and compliance standards
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Housing and meal stipends when applicable
- Travel reimbursement options
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Licensure and certification reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Refer a friend, earn $500
FAQs: Travel ICU jobs in Des Moines, IA
What arrival options are available for a Des Moines, IA stay?
Des Moines International Airport provides commercial air service for Des Moines, IA. Rental cars, taxis and rideshares offer different ways to continue locally, from a ride to your accommodation to a vehicle for a longer stay.
How does the downtown skywalk support walking in Des Moines, IA?
The skywalk system provides indoor pedestrian connections between parts of downtown Des Moines, IA. It is useful to identify connected buildings on a map, especially when planning an outing in weather that favors indoor routes.
Enhance Your Travel Nursing Career With Anders Group
You are committed to exceptional patient care, and Anders Group is committed to supporting your travel nursing career. Since 2010, our people-first team has connected Registered Nurses with travel assignments nationwide across ER, ICU, Med Surg, Telemetry, Labor & Delivery, Operating Room, and other nursing specialties.
Your recruiter takes time to understand the shifts, locations, facilities, and career goals that matter to you while helping you navigate credentialing, licensure, and each step of your assignment. Join more than 10,000 healthcare professionals who have trusted Anders Group for responsive support and travel opportunities that move their careers forward.
- People-first since 2010
- Nationwide travel nursing opportunities
- Dedicated travel nurse recruiters
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Des Moines, IA brings a state-capital setting together with public art and a broad central Iowa care region. Intensive care and medical-surgical services are part of the metro's hospital landscape. Downtown's skywalk provides indoor pedestrian connections between buildings, giving walks through connected parts of the center a sheltered route in poor weather. West Des Moines, Ankeny and Urbandale are distinct communities that expand the housing map. The airport provides a regional travel connection, while city neighborhoods give everyday outings a smaller focus. Public art makes a downtown walk a reason to linger as you learn the capital's streets.