Travel PCU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Stepdown Unit position requiring telemetry interpretation skills and an IA or compact RN license.

• Stepdown/PCU unit in an acute care hospital setting with Trauma Level 3 designation
• 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 on each shift carries a full patient assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit at a 1:10 ratio
• RNs troubleshoot CPAP equipment
• RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• Uses EPIC charting system
• 12-hour night shifts, scheduled  or  with cyclic scheduling
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage includes 1 major and 1 minor holiday
• May float to ICU if experienced and appropriate
• Fast-paced unit with frequent admissions and discharges

• Active RN license (State or Compact/NLC) for Iowa required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience with telemetry strip interpretation required
• Experience titrating cardiac drips required
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

• Provide stepdown-level nursing care to patients with cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions
• One 12-hour shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• Pass/fail open-book exam on orientation skills required during the first week, with a 90% passing score needed to continue in the assignment
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• Successful candidates demonstrate a positive attitude, teamwork, and a patient-centered approach
• 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
• RTO must be requested upfront, as additional time off will not be approved after submission
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-775456. 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.