Travel ICU Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/13/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Apr 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract at a Level 3 Trauma acute care hospital in Council Bluffs, IA, requiring ICU experience with drips and ventilator management.

• Level 3 Trauma acute care hospital ICU setting with 16 beds
• Medical ICU patient population including sepsis, respiratory failure, stroke, MI, DKA, STEMI, A-fib with RVR, PE, and COPD exacerbations
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 2:1
• Nurses are required to titrate drips including vasopressors (levophed, neosynephrine, cardene) and sedation (precedex, propofol)
• Ventilator, BiPAP, and CPAP patients are present; RT manages all adjustments while RNs troubleshoot
• Draeger telemetry monitors used; centralized monitor techs read strips, but RNs must be able to read and verify independently
• Charting via Epic; experience preferred
• 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every third weekend required
• July 4th holiday coverage required
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating to the PCU (Progressive Care Unit) required when ICU census is low
• 1 orientation shift for ICU and 1 orientation shift for PCU
• Charge nurse present on every shift and takes a patient assignment
• No nurse aides or patient care techs on the unit
• Hospitalist in-house 24/7; intensivist in-house during day hours and available via telemedicine at night
• RT is shared with the ER and not exclusively in the ICU 24/7

• Active IA RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license, active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; PALS and TNCC preferred — pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience preferred
• Hands-on experience with drips, mechanical ventilators, and BiPAP required
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration (used to verify residence is at least 50 miles from the facility)
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; permanent address as shown on driver's license is used to verify eligibility
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• A pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered on Friday during orientation; a score of 90% or higher is required to pass — failure results in contract termination
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are strictly prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove artificial nails will result to contract termination
• No self-scheduling; block scheduling cannot be guaranteed — shifts are assigned based on unit need
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-684190. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.