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Mader Medx

ICU RN - Double your take home pay!

Iowa

$2,450–$3,250/wk

About $127k–$169k/yr

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RNICUCritical & Intensive CareNeurologyTrauma Medicine

Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

What the posting states

Shift
Nights

Worth asking

  • What is the base pay range, and which shift, weekend, holiday, or call differentials apply?
  • What are the weekend, holiday, call, and rotation requirements?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?

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About this role

ICU Travel RN | Take Home More | Des Moines, IA. Your next assignment could come with a bigger paycheck. Earn up to $2,863/week take home while gaining valuable experience at a leading Louisiana health system. Estimated Weekly Take-Home Pay: 48 Hours: Up to $2,863/week, 36 Hours: Up to $2,271/week. Assignment Highlights: Des Moines, IA; Level II Trauma Center | 600+ Beds; EPIC Charting; 13 or 26-week contracts; 36 or 48-hour schedules; Days or Nights available; Block scheduling available; High extension rates; State-of-the-art facility; First-time travelers encouraged to apply. Requirements: Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience; Active Iowa RN License or Compact License; Current BLS & ACLS certifications. Why Travel with Mader MedX? Industry-leading pay packages, Weekly pay, 401(k) with an instant 4% employer match, Medical/dental/vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) options, Discounted housing options, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Referral bonuses up to $1,000, Dedicated one-on-one recruiter support, Company-paid employee trips, Joint Commission Certified.

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • rn license
  • Compact/NLC
  • Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience
  • Active Iowa RN License or Compact License
  • Current BLS & ACLS certifications

Benefits

  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Referral program
  • 401(k)
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off

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