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
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring neuro/ortho trauma experience and an active IA or compact RN license.

• Surgical/Neuro/Ortho PCU at a 25-bed unit
• Patient population includes heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and orthopedic cases
• RN to patient ratios of 1:5-6
• Night shift, 4x12s, 48 hrs/week (36 hrs/week accommodation available)
• Weekend rotation every other or every third week depending on census
• No on-call requirements
• Required to float across IMMC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist campuses
• Uses Epic EMR
• Specialty equipment includes telemetry, left equipment, chest tubes, and Airvo

• Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• NIHSS certification preferred, may 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
• Orthopedic care experience required
• Trauma care experience highly preferred, Level I trauma experience highly preferred
• EKG/strip reading and telemetry experience required
• Drip experience with Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium required
• De-escalation certification (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA) preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment within the last 12 months
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred

• Provide progressive care nursing support for complex neuro, ortho, and trauma patients
• Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address
• Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are restricted from travel placement at any UnityPoint market facility
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-765438. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.