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Cross Country Nurses

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,135 per week

Cross Country Nurses, Ottumwa, Iowa, United States, 52501

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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,135 per week at Cross Country Nurses summary: This role is for a travel Registered Nurse specialized in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) care, responsible for monitoring and managing critically ill patients, including life-support systems. The position requires at least one year of recent acute care experience and an active RN license. Benefits include competitive pay, housing or allowance, comprehensive health insurance, referral bonuses, travel reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan.

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

01/12/2026

Duration:

13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, nights

Employment Type:

Travel

Job Description

As an intensive care unit nurse (RN ICU), you will be monitoring patients with highly unstable, life‑threatening conditions, to ensure they receive the best possible care. You must be able to rapidly assess a patient's condition and intervene with the appropriate care, managing various life‑support systems like ventilation and heart‑monitoring. Additionally, you will extend emotional support and education to gravely ill patients and their families.

Minimum Requirements

At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty

Active RN license

Benefits

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

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.

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