Travel Progressive Care Unit RN

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

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) requiring 24 months of Telemetry/Cardiac experience and an active IA or compact RN license.

• Cardiology 3N unit at a hospital, 24-bed capacity
• Patient types include rhythm disturbances, heart failure, MI, CCL recovery, and MS overflow
• Patient ratios:
  Days 1:3-5, Nights 1:5-6
• Uses cardiac drips including Nitro, Cardene, Heparin, Dilt, and Dopamine
• Tele tech unit monitoring in place
• Night shift, 3x12s, 36 hrs/week
• Every 3rd weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Float required across Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist campuses
• EPIC EMR experience required

• Active IA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Minimum 24 months experience in Telemetry/Cardiac, Stepdown, or Progressive Care required
• Experience with ICD (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) and Pacemaker patient populations required
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation experience required
• Cardiac drip/titration experience required
• Level II Trauma experience required;
  Level I Trauma experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Skills checklist specific to Telemetry/Cardiac, Stepdown, or Progressive Care required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Professional reference from a supervisor/manager within the last 24 months preferred

• Provide progressive/telemetry level nursing care to cardiac and step-down patients
• Required to work 1-2 of 3 Winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year) unless the unit is closed
• Navy blue, solid-color scrubs required
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 12 months of Med/Tele, Cardiac/Tele, or PCU experience
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for the travel rate
• Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) may be restricted from travel assignments at other UPH markets

American Traveler Job  #P-758573. 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.