Registered Nurse

Planet Healthcare 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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Ottumwa, Iowa – Locum Tenens Opportunity

Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) with this travel nursing job in Ottumwa, Iowa. Join a leading healthcare team in a state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and provide exceptional care to adult patients. This locum tenens opportunity is perfect for experienced ICU nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs in Southeast Iowa.

ICU RN Job Details – Ottumwa, IA

• Location: Ottumwa, IA 52501 – Explore Iowa nursing jobs in a community known for its friendly neighborhoods, scenic parks, and vibrant local culture.
• Healthcare Setting: Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 10 beds
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse (Locum Tenens)
• Shift: 12-hour days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/13/2025 – End: 1/12/2026)
• Patient Population: Adult patients
• Electronic Health Record: MediTech
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2020 - $2070

ICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience
• Mandatory reporter certification (Child and Adult)
• Successful completion of background checks (criminal and child abuse)
• Recent titers (within the last 12 months)
• 10-panel drug screening including opiates

ICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to adult patients in the Intensive Care Unit
• Monitor and manage patients with acute conditions such as COPD, chest pain, and cardiac drips
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Utilize Mindray equipment and MediTech EHR for patient monitoring and clinical documentation
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients and their families
• Float to other hospital units as needed

Experience the best of Iowa healthcare jobs and make a difference in Ottumwa’s welcoming community. Apply now to join our healthcare team as an ICU Registered Nurse and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #411711. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU

About Planet Healthcare

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus