Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
Job in
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listed on 2026-09-29
Listing for:
American Traveler, LLC.
Full Time, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-09-29
Job specializations:
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, Neurology RN/ Neuroscience Nurse, Travel Nurse, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring compact or IA licensure and neuro/ortho trauma experience.
Requirements- Active IA or compact/multistate RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS (AHA or ARC) certifications required
- NIHSS certification preferred, can be obtained during onboarding
- Minimum 24 months of Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital setting required
- Neurology/neurosurgery care experience required
- Ortho/orthopedic care experience required
- Trauma care experience highly preferred, Trauma Level I experience highly preferred
- EPIC EMR experience required
- EKG/strip reading, measuring, and telemetry experience required
- Experience with Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium/Na drips required
- De-escalation certification (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA) preferred
- Must have completed at least one travel assignment within the previous 12 months
- Driver's license required for consideration
- Professional reference from a supervisor within the past 24 months preferred
- Surg/Neuro/Ortho unit within a 25-bed PCU setting
- Patient population includes heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and orthopedic cases
- RN to patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:6
- Uses Epic EMR
- Night shift, 4x12s, 48 hrs/week (36 hrs/week available upon request)
- Weekend rotation every other or every third weekend depending on staffing/census
- No on-call requirements
- Required to float across Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Meth West campuses
- Utilizes telemetry, chest tubes, airvo, and left equipment
- Manages Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium/Na drips (no titration)
- Provide progressive care nursing support for neuro, neurosurgery, and orthopedic trauma patients
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Holiday rotation required, must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
- Prior UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN in the float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments in another market within 12 months of separation
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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