Des Moines, Iowa
Travel
Posted on September 23, 2025
PICU
500929
RN PICU (Pediatric ICU) – Travel Contract | Des Moines, IA
Nurse’s Etc. Staffing, a proud veteran and minority-owned healthcare staffing agency, is seeking experienced PICU Registered Nurses for an exciting travel contract opportunity.
Assignment Details:
Location: Des Moines, IA
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36
Pay: $2667/week
Shift Details: Nights
Requirements:
2 years PICU experience
BLS AHA
PALS AHA
Must be willing to float to NICU when needed - When we float them to the NICU, RN would basically get what we call our feeders and growers. RN might get a baby on oxygen or antibiotics, but they won’t give them the sickest tiniest babies. ---
Local candidates are accepted - $60/hour (local rate)
Unit Details:
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit features a 12-bed, all private-room facility that is staffed by pediatric critical care doctors. It is located on the second floor of the north wing on the Iowa Methodist Medical Center/Blank Children's Hospital campus. The intensive care team helps care for critically ill or injured infants, children and teens. In addition, the Pediatric Transport Team provides children throughout the state access to a higher level of care. The Transport Team brings critical care expertise to children by a pediatric nurse who is under the medical direction of a pediatric critical care or pediatric emergency medicine physician.
In March 2017, we opened a new Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. In order to enhance the care we provide, the following will be part of the new PICU:
• 12 single patient rooms with lots of storage and space, including a private bathroom and shower.
• Family Consultation Room where the health care team can meet with families to discuss their childs plan of care.
• Family Lounge with a kitchenette and comfortable seating for family members to have a space to spend time outside of their childs room.
• State-of-the-art design with equipment easily accessible from a ceiling boom and features that allow staff to monitor patients efficiently and act quickly as needed.
• Patient and family-centered environment with a pull-out bed and reclining chair for families, privacy curtain, two televisions and an individual sound system.
Benefits (may vary by assignment):
Referral bonuses, up to $1000 per referral
Certification Reimbursement
License Reimbursement
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Local and travel assignments available
Nationwide presence with boutique customer service and dedicated recruiter.
Interested? Apply now or reach out to Lauren at 702-337-2486 to learn more about this opportunity. If this contract isn't the right fit for you, but you're open to exploring other options, feel free to reach out—we have a variety of assignments available nationwide.
At Nurse’s Etc. Staffing, we are committed to our mission of providing healthcare facilities with top-quality nursing and allied health professionals, excellent customer service, and professional staffing solutions. Founded in 2000, we have always placed a strong emphasis on building relationships with healthcare providers based on open communication, respect, and recognition for the important work they do.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Donald L. Mooney Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need
Nurse’s Etc. Staffing, a proud veteran and minority-owned healthcare staffing agency, is seeking experienced PICU Registered Nurses for an exciting travel contract opportunity.
Assignment Details:
Location: Des Moines, IA
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36
Pay: $2667/week
Shift Details: Nights
Requirements:
2 years PICU experience
BLS AHA
PALS AHA
Must be willing to float to NICU when needed - When we float them to the NICU, RN would basically get what we call our feeders and growers. RN might get a baby on oxygen or antibiotics, but they won’t give them the sickest tiniest babies. ---
Local candidates are accepted - $60/hour (local rate)
Unit Details:
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit features a 12-bed, all private-room facility that is staffed by pediatric critical care doctors. It is located on the second floor of the north wing on the Iowa Methodist Medical Center/Blank Children's Hospital campus. The intensive care team helps care for critically ill or injured infants, children and teens. In addition, the Pediatric Transport Team provides children throughout the state access to a higher level of care. The Transport Team brings critical care expertise to children by a pediatric nurse who is under the medical direction of a pediatric critical care or pediatric emergency medicine physician.
In March 2017, we opened a new Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. In order to enhance the care we provide, the following will be part of the new PICU:
• 12 single patient rooms with lots of storage and space, including a private bathroom and shower.
• Family Consultation Room where the health care team can meet with families to discuss their childs plan of care.
• Family Lounge with a kitchenette and comfortable seating for family members to have a space to spend time outside of their childs room.
• State-of-the-art design with equipment easily accessible from a ceiling boom and features that allow staff to monitor patients efficiently and act quickly as needed.
• Patient and family-centered environment with a pull-out bed and reclining chair for families, privacy curtain, two televisions and an individual sound system.
Benefits (may vary by assignment):
Referral bonuses, up to $1000 per referral
Certification Reimbursement
License Reimbursement
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Local and travel assignments available
Nationwide presence with boutique customer service and dedicated recruiter.
Interested? Apply now or reach out to Lauren at 702-337-2486 to learn more about this opportunity. If this contract isn't the right fit for you, but you're open to exploring other options, feel free to reach out—we have a variety of assignments available nationwide.
At Nurse’s Etc. Staffing, we are committed to our mission of providing healthcare facilities with top-quality nursing and allied health professionals, excellent customer service, and professional staffing solutions. Founded in 2000, we have always placed a strong emphasis on building relationships with healthcare providers based on open communication, respect, and recognition for the important work they do.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Donald L. Mooney Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need
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