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Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs Iowa for RNs

Top ICU Travel Nurse Jobs in Iowa for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top ICU travel nurse jobs in Iowa. We currently offer 10 of the best available ICU nurse travel jobs in the state. Iowa ICU travel jobs are currently available in cities like West Burlington, Spencer, Des Moines and Mason City. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Iowa ICU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Intensive Care Unit travel nurse in Iowa as of Apr 1, 2025 was $2,082 weekly. Currently, you can find ICU jobs in Iowa with a salary range between $1,597 to $2,363 per week. The city with the highest paying ICU job in Iowa currently is Mason City with a position for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU at $1,760 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in Iowa to find ICU travel nursing work in. Spencer Hospital in Spencer and Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa in Mason City all have ICU departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for ICU travel jobs in Iowa. The earliest start date in Iowa is May 19, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $1,949 per week. The latest start date for an job in Iowa is Jun 23, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $2,324 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for an Intensive Care Unit travel nurse job in Iowa including 13 weeks.

Iowa is a popular place to work for ICU travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in Iowa with Travel Intensive Care Unit Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 10 Intensive Care Unit jobs in Iowa and 329 Intensive Care Unit jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Intensive Care Unit RN Jobs in Des Moines, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Des Moines.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50314
  • 12 N,
  • May 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,804 to $1,988
Weekly Pay*
With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. MercyOne Medical Group – Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties. MercyOne Central Iowa has several additional ministries including: Mercy College of Health Sciences, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation, MercyOne Health & Fitness Center and MercyOne Population Health Service Organization. In addition, 14 of Iowa’s community hospitals – from Bloomfield and Webster City to Greenfield and beyond – have chosen to affiliate with MercyOne Central Iowa. Through contracted relationships, MercyOne provides management and support services to these community hospitals, who work together to share best practices and process improvements, improve quality and service, and lower the cost of care. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne, which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health – two of the country’s foremost, not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. The MercyOne system has more than 18,000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50314
  • 12 N,
  • May 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,804 to $1,988
Weekly Pay*
With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. MercyOne Medical Group – Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties. MercyOne Central Iowa has several additional ministries including: Mercy College of Health Sciences, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation, MercyOne Health & Fitness Center and MercyOne Population Health Service Organization. In addition, 14 of Iowa’s community hospitals – from Bloomfield and Webster City to Greenfield and beyond – have chosen to affiliate with MercyOne Central Iowa. Through contracted relationships, MercyOne provides management and support services to these community hospitals, who work together to share best practices and process improvements, improve quality and service, and lower the cost of care. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne, which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health – two of the country’s foremost, not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. The MercyOne system has more than 18,000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50314
  • 12 N,
  • May 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,804 to $1,988
Weekly Pay*
With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. MercyOne Medical Group – Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties. MercyOne Central Iowa has several additional ministries including: Mercy College of Health Sciences, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation, MercyOne Health & Fitness Center and MercyOne Population Health Service Organization. In addition, 14 of Iowa’s community hospitals – from Bloomfield and Webster City to Greenfield and beyond – have chosen to affiliate with MercyOne Central Iowa. Through contracted relationships, MercyOne provides management and support services to these community hospitals, who work together to share best practices and process improvements, improve quality and service, and lower the cost of care. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne, which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health – two of the country’s foremost, not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. The MercyOne system has more than 18,000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50314
  • 12 N,
  • May 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,804 to $1,988
Weekly Pay*
With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. MercyOne Medical Group – Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties. MercyOne Central Iowa has several additional ministries including: Mercy College of Health Sciences, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation, MercyOne Health & Fitness Center and MercyOne Population Health Service Organization. In addition, 14 of Iowa’s community hospitals – from Bloomfield and Webster City to Greenfield and beyond – have chosen to affiliate with MercyOne Central Iowa. Through contracted relationships, MercyOne provides management and support services to these community hospitals, who work together to share best practices and process improvements, improve quality and service, and lower the cost of care. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne, which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health – two of the country’s foremost, not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. The MercyOne system has more than 18,000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50314
  • 12 N,
  • May 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,804 to $1,988
Weekly Pay*
With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. MercyOne Medical Group – Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties. MercyOne Central Iowa has several additional ministries including: Mercy College of Health Sciences, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation, MercyOne Health & Fitness Center and MercyOne Population Health Service Organization. In addition, 14 of Iowa’s community hospitals – from Bloomfield and Webster City to Greenfield and beyond – have chosen to affiliate with MercyOne Central Iowa. Through contracted relationships, MercyOne provides management and support services to these community hospitals, who work together to share best practices and process improvements, improve quality and service, and lower the cost of care. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne, which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health – two of the country’s foremost, not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. The MercyOne system has more than 18,000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.
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Highest Paying Intensive Care Unit RN Jobs in Mason City, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Mason City.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
  • 12 N,
  • May 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,597 to $1,760
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
  • 12 N,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,597 to $1,760
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Highest Paying Intensive Care Unit RN Jobs in Spencer, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Spencer.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Spencer, Iowa – 51301
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$2,109 to $2,324
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Statistics on ICU Jobs in Iowa

Review helpful statistics about ICU traveling nurse jobs in Iowa. The data is based on the last three complete months of ICU job postings in the state of Iowa. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Intensive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Iowa for travel nursing jobs.

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Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Intensive Care Unit Jobs in Iowa

How much does an Intensive Care Unit travel nurse make on average in Iowa?

An ICU nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,009 per week.

How much does a night shift ICU travel nurse make on average in Iowa?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,020 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift ICU travel nurse make on average in Iowa?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in Iowa can make an average of $1,949 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Intensive Care Unit jobs are available in Iowa?

There are currently 10 Intensive Care Unit travel nursing jobs available in Iowa. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Intensive Care Unit staff in Iowa?

  • Mercy Hospital in Iowa City
  • Pella Regional Health Center in Pella
  • The Finley Hospital in Dubuque
  • Spencer Hospital in Spencer
  • Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield

What types of shifts are most common for ICU travel nursing jobs in Iowa?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in Iowa cities.

What is the most common contract duration for ICU travel jobs in Iowa?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for an Intensive Care Unit travel job in Iowa is 13 weeks.

Healthcare Facilities in Iowa that offer Travel Intensive Care Unit Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Iowa area that have historically offered travel jobs for Intensive Care Unit professionals.
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 9 wks, 11 wks, 13 wks, and 15 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, Rehabilitation RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
1001 Pennsylvania Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
2 wks, 9 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, and 15 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Hospice Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, Rehabilitation RN, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
1000 4th Street, SW
Mason City, IA 50401
Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, and 15 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Telemetry RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
801 5th St, 7th SE
Sioux City, IA 51101
Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks, 13 wks, 15 wks, and 16 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Sterile Processing Tech, and Telemetry RN
Address
3421 West 9th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
The Finley Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 13 wks, and 15 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Home Health Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Pre/Post Operative, Psychiatric, Rehabilitation RN, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
350 North Grandview Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
Mercy Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks and 15 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Home Health Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – Level II, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient Oncology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, and Telemetry RN
Address
500 East Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
Mercy Medical Center – Dubuque
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks, 13 wks, and 16 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Long Term Acute Care Registered Nurse, Long Term Acute Care Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Skilled RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
250 Mercy Drive
Dubuque, IA 52001
UnityPoint Health – St Lukes Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
5 wks, 6 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, Rehabilitation RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
1026 A Ave. Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Cedar Rapids (52404)
Spencer Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks and 15 wks
Departments
Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Pre/Post Operative, and Utilization Review
Address
1200 First Avenue East
Spencer, IA 51301
Trinity – MercyOne Newton Medical Center
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, and Telemetry RN
Address
204 N 4th Ave E
Newton, IA 50208

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