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Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: American Traveler, LLC.
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-10-03
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    ICU Nurse, RN Nurse, Emergency Medicine, Travel Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 82000 - 98000 USD Yearly USD 82000.00 98000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

American Traveler is hiring a Progressive Care Unit RN for a night shift assignment requiring compact IA license and prior stepdown or med-surg experience.

Requirements
  • Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required
  • BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
  • NIHSS certification required (can be obtained during onboarding)
  • De-escalation certificate may be required
  • ACLS certification preferred
  • 24 months of Stepdown, Progressive Care, or Medical-Surgical experience in a hospital setting required
  • Neuro/neurology care experience required
  • Ortho/orthopedic care experience required
  • Trauma care experience highly preferred
  • Epic EMR experience required
  • Experience with lift equipment, telemetry, chest tubes, and AIRVO required
  • Experience administering heparin and PCAs required
  • Experience administering 3% sodium preferred
  • Must have completed at least one prior travel contract within the past 12 months
  • Valid driver's license required for consideration
  • Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred
Responsibilities
  • Progressive Care Unit (Neuro/Ortho/Trauma/Stroke) within a hospital setting
  • Patient population includes post-TNK, ortho, crani-neurosurgery, laminectomy, and polytrauma cases
  • Patient ratios of 1:5-6 on a 25-bed unit
  • Night shift, 4x12 hour shifts (3x12 accommodated), 48 hrs/week
  • No on-call requirements
  • Weekend rotation usually every other or every third weekend, including holidays
  • Required to float across other med-surg units and across Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist campuses
  • Uses lift equipment, telemetry, chest tubes, and AIRVO
  • Administers heparin drips, PCAs, and 3% sodium (preferred)
  • EMR:
    Epic
  • Care for neuro, ortho, trauma, and stroke patients on a progressive care unit
  • Holiday coverage required for 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
  • First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
  • Prior UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are ineligible for travel assignments at any UPH market facility within the past 12 months
  • Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address
  • Local candidates are not accepted for this position
Benefits
  • 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

Job : P-763767

Open Positions: 1

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