Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,300 to $2,500 per week in Council Bluffs, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Council Bluffs, IA Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $2,300 to $2,500 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 5/11/2026 About the PositionTravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51501!Registered Nurse - ICULocation: Council Bluffs, IAStart Date: 05-11-2026End Date: 08-10-2026Contract Type: Travel ContractShift Type: Night shifts, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM; 12-hour nights, rotating schedule with every third weekend (holiday coverage includes July 4); no call/standbyHours per Week: 36Roles & ResponsibilitiesAssess and manage critically ill patients in a 16-bed Medical ICU, delivering high-acuity nursing careMonitor cardiac rhythms and verify strips; collaborate with centralized tele-monitor techsManage ventilators and troubleshoot respiratory support in partnership with RTsAdminister and titrate vasoactive drips and sedatives safely (vasopressors, propofol, precedex, etc.)Document accurate, timely patient records in EPIC and communicate changes in conditionStabilize patients for transfer when needed and coordinate with hospitalists/intensivistsWork with the charge nurse and the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient careFloat to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) when ICU census allowsEducationActive RN license (required)BSN preferred but not requiredKnowledge & SkillsStrong critical care assessment and triage skillsHands-on ventilator and BiPAP familiarity; ability to troubleshootProficient with vasoactive drip titration and sedation protocolsCardiac monitoring skills and ability to read/verify stripsExperience charting in EPICFamiliarity with Draeger monitors and centralized telemetry workflowsEffective communication and teamwork in high-acuity environmentsAbout United Health Care Staffing, Inc."Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?At United Health Care Staffing, we don't just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we've been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.RequirementsActive Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for Iowa submissionRequired certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (must be current at time of submittal)PALS and TNCC preferred but not requiredPreferred minimum of 2 years ICU/critical care experienceProven experience with ventilator management, BiPAP, and drip/titration managementComfort titrating vasopressors and managing sedation per unit protocolsDriver's license required at time of submittal (used for radius verification)Must be able to pass an open-book orientation skills exam with a minimum score of 90%BenefitsSupportive team that values YOU — you won't be just a numberComprehensive orientation so you hit the floor confidentLicensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials currentPaid time off and holiday scheduling support so you can rechargeAccess to ongoing professional development and specialty trainingWork with modern systems — EPIC charting and Draeger monitoringReferral bonus program and recognition for great workEmployee health resources and peer support programs29743191EXPPLAT