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Job ID: 572942
Registered Nurse – ICU
Des Moines, IA
Category: Registered Nurse
Weekly Hours: 36
Specialty: ICU
Posted: 7/23/2026
Salary: $2227.68/week
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Job Description
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (ICU) providing critical care support during high-demand periods. You will monitor patient status closely, deliver evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Assess critically ill patients and monitor vital signs, hemodynamics, and clinical status continuously.
- Administer medications and therapies according to established protocols and provider orders.
- Manage ventilators, alarms, lines, and infusion therapies while maintaining patient safety and integrity.
- Perform nursing interventions for acutely unstable patients and initiate escalation per policy.
- Coordinate care by communicating changes in condition with physicians, respiratory therapy, and other team members.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely.
Qualifications: - Hold an active Registered Nurse license with authorization to practice in the required state/region.
- Demonstrate ICU experience with competency in critical care nursing workflows.
- Possess current BLS and ACLS credentials (or ability to obtain prior to start).
- Apply strong clinical judgment for rapid assessment, prioritization, and escalation.
- Maintain proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation standards.
- Exhibit teamwork and communication skills in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
Benefits & Growth: - Develop deeper critical care expertise through structured support and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Strengthen skills in high-acuity patient management, escalation, and documentation best practices.
- Enhance professional resilience by working within a coordinated team during peak demand periods.
- Day 1 Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Travel reimbursement for assignments
- Paid sick leave and additional valuable benefits
- Access to our $1,000 Inspire a Friend Referral Program
Why TactStaff?
Choosing TactStaff means partnering with a team that understands the unique demands and rewards of ICU. We're here to provide you with meaningful assignments that support your professional growth while ensuring each role is a step toward achieving your long-term career goals.
Apply today to experience how TactStaff can elevate your ICU career!
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