Travel Stepdown​/PCU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  18 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Progressive Care/Stepdown Unit requiring 2+ years of experience and an IA or compact RN license.

• Stepdown/PCU unit in an acute care hospital setting at a Level 3 trauma facility
• 22-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Common diagnoses include heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, and stroke
• RNs are required to titrate drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro
• Charge nurse is present each shift and carries a full patient assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are on the unit at a 1:10 ratio
• RNs troubleshoot CPAP equipment as needed
• RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• 12-hour night shifts  or ) with cyclic scheduling
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday
• May float to ICU if experience is appropriate
• Uses Epic EMR
• 18-week assignment with 36 guaranteed hours per week

• Active IA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Stepdown/PCU or acute care experience required
• Ability to titrate cardiac drips and interpret telemetry strips required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year

• Fast-paced unit with frequent admissions and discharges
• Success in this role favors a positive attitude, teamwork, and a patient-focused approach
• Unit-specific orientation includes one 12-hour shift
• Orientation includes a pass/fail open-book skills exam requiring a 90% score to continue in the assignment
• Artificial fingernails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them may result in contract termination
• RTO must be requested upfront, and additional RTO will not be approved after submission

American Traveler Job  #P-746852. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Progressive Care Unit

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.