Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,433 per week in Des Moines, IA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Location: Des Moines, IA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,433 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/16/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified NICU RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50309! Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Profession: Nursing Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 24 months of NICU / Neonatal Intensive Care experience License: Active Iowa license or compact/multistate Certifications: BLS, NRP Must-Have: - 24 months of current PICU / Pediatric Intensive Care experience - Active BLS certification - Active NRP certification - Experience with vasopressors, sedation, and glucose administration Description: Quickly interviewing viable candidates. Candidates should be prepared for phone interviews. There is a requirement to float to general pediatrics and PICU. Candidates should have experience in managing patients with conditions such as premature birth, respiratory distress or failure, and hypoglycemia. Work history, resume, and employment history should reflect the necessary experience. Skills checklist must align with the job requirements. Professional references should be from supervisors or managers within the last 24 months and reflect performance evaluation. Candidates must provide a valid driver's license. Candidates should hold certifications from recognized organizations in basic life support and neonatal resuscitation. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29375873EXPTEMP

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