ICU (Intensive Care) RN Jobs in Iowa
15 open assignments$2,313–$2,384/week3 facilities
Iowa runs a reliable ICU travel market spread across Des Moines, the Quad Cities, Sioux City, and a network of regional referral hospitals. Critical-care RNs find that Iowa's mix of mid-size and larger facilities supports steady assignments, and the low cost of living means the weekly rate stretches well.
Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate RN license lets you start without a separate Iowa license. The ICU roles below are live ADEX requisitions — you apply directly to us, with no recruiter middleman taking a cut.
Open ICU RN assignments
- RN ICU 6 month contract$2,384/wkMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center · Des Moines, IA · 3x12 Nights · 181
- RN - ICU 6-month$2,384/wkMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center · Des Moines, IA · 3x12 Nights · 181
- RN - ICU flex pool - 6 month assignment$2,384/wkMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center · Des Moines, IA · 3x12 Nights · 182
- RN - ICU 6 month contract$2,384/wkMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center · Des Moines, IA · 3x12 Nights · 181
- RN - ICU flex pool - 6 month contract$2,384/wkMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center · Des Moines, IA · 3x12 Nights · 182
- RN - ICU$2,384/wkMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center · Des Moines, IA · 3x12 Nights · 90
- RN ICU$2,384/wkMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center · West Des Moines, IA · 3x12 Nights · 90
- RN- ICU - 6 month contract$2,384/wkMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center · Des Moines, IA · 3x12 Nights · 181
- RN - ICU$2,384/wkMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center · Des Moines, IA · 3x12 Nights · 91
- RN - ICU 6 month contract$2,384/wkMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center · Des Moines, IA · 3x12 Nights · 181
- RN - ICU 6 month$2,384/wkMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center · Des Moines, IA · 3x12 Nights · 181
- RN- ICU$2,358/wkMercyOne North Iowa Medical Center · Mason City, IA · 3x12 Nights · 90
- RN - ICU$2,358/wkMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center · Dubuque, IA · 3x12 Nights · 90
- Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) (Nights) Sioux City, IA$2,313/wkUnityPoint - St. Luke's Downtown · Sioux City, IA · 3x12 Nights · 98
- Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) (Nights) Sioux City, IA$2,313/wkUnityPoint - St. Luke's Downtown · Sioux City, IA · 3x12 Nights · 91
ICU RN jobs in Iowa — FAQ
- How many travel ICU RN jobs are available in Iowa?
- There are currently 15 active travel ICU (Intensive Care) RN assignments in Iowa with ADEX Healthcare Staffing. The list updates daily as facilities post new requisitions and fill existing ones.
- How much do travel ICU RN jobs in Iowa pay?
- Gross weekly pay for these ICU RN assignments currently ranges from $2,313 to $2,384 per week, with an average near $2,371. Actual take-home depends on the taxable/stipend split and your tax home.
- Which facilities are hiring ICU RNs in Iowa?
- Recent ICU RN openings in Iowa include MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, UnityPoint - St. Luke's Downtown, and MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. See the live list above for the specific unit, shift, and start date of each.
- Do I apply through a recruiter or directly?
- You apply directly to ADEX Healthcare Staffing. We're the staffing agency contracting with the facility, so there's no third-party job board or middleman recruiter between you and the assignment — which keeps more of the bill rate in your package.
- What cities in Iowa have ICU RN assignments?
- ICU RN contracts are spread across 5 Iowa cities, including Des Moines, Sioux City, West Des Moines, Mason City, and Dubuque.