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:
  
  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 a Night Shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) role requiring 24 months of Telemetry/Cardiac experience and a compact or IA RN license.

• Work in the Cardiology PCU/Stepdown unit of a hospital
• Patient population includes rhythm disturbances, heart failure, MI, CCL recovery, and medical-surgical overflow
• 24-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:3-5 days and 1:5-6 nights
• Night shift schedule, 3x12s, 36 hrs/week
• Required to work every 3rd weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Tele tech unit monitoring in place
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Floating required across Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist campuses

• Active IA or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Minimum 24 months of Telemetry/Cardiac, Stepdown, or PCU experience required
• Experience with ICD and Pacemaker patient populations required
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation experience required
• Cardiac drip/titration experience required (Nitro, Cardene, Heparin, Dilt, Dopamine, etc.)
• Level II Trauma experience required;
  Level I Trauma experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Driver's License required for consideration
• Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the last 24 months preferred
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 12 months of Med/Tele, Cardiac/Tele, or PCU experience

• Provide nursing care for cardiac and telemetry patients, including rhythm monitoring and cardiac drip management
• Navy blue, solid-color scrubs required
• Holiday coverage required for 1-2 of the 3 upcoming Winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year) unless the unit is closed
• Local candidates not accepted within 50 miles of the facility based on driver's license address
• Past UPH employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are not eligible to work travel assignments at other UPH market facilities if employed within the past 12 months

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.