Travel NICU Registered Nurse

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  02/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Opportunity:

RN - NICU

Job Details:

• Work in 42-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 1:2 or 1:3 patient ratios

• Weekend schedule:
Every 3rd or 4th weekend as needed including holiday rotation if scheduled

• No on-call responsibilities

• 16 hours guaranteed per week (NBO)

• Billable overtime: 36-40 hours/week with OT billable after 40 hours, or 48 hours/week with OT billable after 48 hours

• Holiday pay at 1.15x multiplier

• Call back pay at 1.5x multiplier with 2-hour minimum

• Charge/Precepting differential: $6/hour

• EMR system: EPIC

• 4 months of NICU/Neonatal Intensive Care experience required

• Must have completed at least one travel contract within the past 18 months (no first-time travelers)

• May float to general pediatrics and PICU

• Required certifications: BLS (AHA) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

• Iowa nursing license required (or compact/multistate license)

• Must have experience and comfort with vasopressors, sedation, and glucose administration

• Care for premature infants and patients with respiratory distress/failure, hypoglycemia, and other neonatal conditions

• Professional reference from charge/supervisor/nurse manager within 24 months preferred

Facility:

This healthcare organization operates a comprehensive children's hospital specializing in pediatric and neonatal care. The facility features a 42-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit providing critical care for premature infants and newborns with complex medical conditions. The organization maintains advanced medical technology and specialized equipment to support the unique needs of neonatal patients, with capabilities for administering vasopressors, sedation, and glucose monitoring.

Location:

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines offers a vibrant metropolitan experience as Iowa's capital city, featuring a thriving downtown area, excellent dining and entertainment options, and a strong healthcare community. The city provides an affordable cost of living while offering numerous cultural attractions, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a welcoming Midwest atmosphere that makes it an ideal place for healthcare professionals to build their careers.

Adex Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

• Referral bonus