Travel Nurse RN - MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit - $2,254 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/06/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel ICU Travel RN – Job Summary Facility Rules Radius Rule: Must live 50 miles away Driver’s License required at submission (used to verify radius) Orientation Requirement Open-book exam during orientation (Friday) Based on skills/resources provided Must score 90% to pass If not passed → contract termination ‍⚕️ Department Details Unit: ICU (Medical ICU) Beds: 16 Patient Ratio: 2:1 Common Patient Types Sepsis Respiratory Failure Stroke Myocardial Infarction (MI) Other Cases Seen DKA STEMI Stroke A-Fib RVR COVID COPD Exacerbation Pulmonary Embolism Light GI (often stabilize then transfer to CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy) Experience Requirements 2 years ICU experience preferred Travel experience preferred Must Have Skills Ventilator management BiPAP IV Drips Critical care monitoring Drips RNs Must Titrate Vasopressors Sedation drips Examples: Levophed (Levo) Neo-Synephrine Cardene Precedex Propofol Required Certifications BLS ACLS NIHSS Preferred: PALS TNCC Unit Support Charge Nurse: Yes (also takes assignment) Nurse Aids: No Hospitalist: In house 24/7 Intensivist: In house during day Telemedicine coverage at night Respiratory Therapy Shared with ER Handles vent adjustments Tele Monitoring Centralized monitor techs (off-site) Nurses must be able to read & verify strips Monitor Brand: Draeger ⏰ Schedule Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM Weekend: Every 3rd weekend Holiday: July 4th required Call: None Scheduling Notes No self-scheduling Block scheduling not guaranteed Travelers placed where highest need Floating May float to PCU (Progressive Care Unit) Dress Code Navy Blue Scrubs Orientation 1 shift ICU 1 shift PCU About Malone Healthcare - Nursing With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings. Benefits Weekly pay Holiday Pay Guaranteed Hours Continuing Education 401k retirement plan Pet insurance Referral bonus Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits License and certification reimbursement Life insurance