RN ICU
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Job Type: Travel
Weekly Pay: $2173.80
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12 Hour Day
Start Date: 2026-08-12
Shifts Per Week: 3
Scheduled Hours: 36
Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - 3x12 Hour Shift
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule
Day Shift - 3x12 Hour Shifts
Job Description
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for maintaining the delivery of quality care by ensuring compliance with the nursing care plan. The RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees in a patient-centered environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission to develop individualized care plans.
- Identify teaching needs and goals related to patient diagnoses collaborating with patients' families and interdisciplinary teams.
- Provide timely patient information for Initial Team Conferences and weekly Re-evaluation Team Conferences.
- Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in accordance with policies.
- Participate in and ensure the effectiveness of the patient rehabilitation program on the assigned unit.
- Initiate discharge planning and patient education from the day of admission.
- Communicate pertinent changes in patient status to ensure continuity of care.
- Supervise and train ancillary nursing personnel while promoting teamwork and safety.
- Maintain a safe environment in accordance with nursing policies and procedures.
- Contribute positively to unit functioning by fostering a calm and collaborative atmosphere.
- Assume charge responsibilities post-orientation as needed.
- Actively pursue professional growth and continuing education opportunities.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- BLS Certification required prior to the first shift.
- ACLS Certification required prior to the first shift (CIRH ONLY).
- Minimum of two (2) years of bedside clinical experience required.
Why ARMStaffing?
At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
- Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
- Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
- 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
- Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
- Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:
- SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
- SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
- Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!