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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit Iowa. This position provides care for critically ill patients in intensive care, stepdown, and medical-surgical settings. The role supports patients requiring ventilatory assistance, advanced airway therapies, bariatric and general surgical care, complex medication infusions, and close clinical monitoring.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week; every third weekend.

Required Qualifications: 24 months of recent or current Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience. Travel experience within the previous 24 months. Active Iowa license or compact/multistate license at the time of submission. Active Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).

Experience with the designated electronic medical record system. Ability to provide care for 25 patients and perform telemetry readings and measurements.

Preferred Qualifications: Medical-surgical experience. National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; certification may be obtained during onboarding.

Additional Information: Patient populations include ventilated patients, bilevel positive airway pressure patients, patients receiving high-flow oxygen therapy, and bariatric, orthopedic, general surgical, and general medical-surgical patients. Clinical responsibilities may include management of propofol, norepinephrine, diltiazem, insulin, and heparin infusions. The position may float among intensive care, stepdown, and medical-surgical units. Orientation is available on 12/07/2026, 12/14/2026, 12/21/2026, or 12/28/2026. One of two designated winter holiday periods may be required unless the unit is closed.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: 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 Posted Date: 2026-10-20 Cross Country Job ID 1322166. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit 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.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus