Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (Night Shifts) in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, Iowa ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Contract Intensive Care | 12-Hour Nights | PRN • Part-Time • Full-Time Available Rhino Medical is actively seeking experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurses (RNs) for ongoing night-shift contract opportunities in Des Moines, Iowa. These roles are ideal for ICU nurses looking for maximum scheduling flexibility, with PRN, part-time, and full-time contracts available — all nights. If you thrive in high-acuity environments and prefer night shifts, this assignment offers consistency, flexibility, and strong clinical support. Opportunity Snapshot • Location: Des Moines, IA • Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) • Contract Type: Travel / Local Contract • Start Date: ASAP – Ongoing • Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM • Schedule Options: PRN, Part-Time, or Full-Time • Clinical Environment: High-acuity ICU with intensivist and full specialty support ICU Practice Environment This is a fast-paced intensive care setting caring for critically ill medical and surgical patients. Nurses collaborate closely with intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based critical care throughout the night shift. Key Responsibilities • Perform comprehensive assessments and continuous evaluation of ICU patients • Manage ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced life-support equipment • Administer medications and titrate vasoactive drips per ICU protocols • Identify and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition • Assist with procedures, codes, and emergency interventions • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record • Educate patients and families when appropriate • Adhere to ICU safety standards, infection control, and clinical protocols Candidate Requirements Required: • Active, unrestricted Iowa RN license • 1–2+ years of recent ICU RN experience • Current BLS and ACLS certifications • MMR & Varicella immunizations Preferred: • Experience with ventilators and vasoactive drips • PALS certification • High-acuity ICU background Skills & Abilities • Strong critical-thinking and clinical judgment skills • Ability to manage high-acuity patients independently and collaboratively • Comfortable working nights in high-pressure environments • Physically able to stand, walk, lift patients, and manage equipment during 12-hour shifts • Willingness to work weekends and holidays as scheduled Why This Assignment • Night-shift ICU coverage only — no rotating schedules • PRN, part-time, or full-time flexibility • Ongoing contract stability • Immediate start available Why Work With Rhino Medical Rhino Medical is built for clinicians who value flexibility and support. • Competitive weekly compensation • Dedicated recruiter and credentialing support • Streamlined onboarding and fast compliance • Access to ICU and specialty RN contracts nationwide Apply today to secure your Des Moines, IA ICU night-shift RN contract. Flexible schedules. Ongoing nights. Strong support. Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.