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: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring neuro, ortho, and trauma experience along with active IA or compact RN licensure.

• Surg/Neuro/Ortho unit with 25 beds
• Patient population includes heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and orthopedic cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6
• 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 IMMC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist West campuses
• Uses telemetry, left equipment, chest tubes, and airvo
• Drip management for Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium (no titration)
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active IA or compact/multistate RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Current ACLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• NIHSS certification preferred, can be obtained during onboarding
• Minimum 24 months of Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital setting
• Neurology/neurosurgery care experience required
• Orthopedic care experience required
• Trauma care experience highly preferred, Level I trauma experience highly preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• EKG/strip reading and measuring, telemetry experience required
• Experience with Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium drips required
• De-escalation certification (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA) preferred
• 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 last 24 months preferred

• Provide nursing care to neuro, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and orthopedic trauma patients
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Required to work 1-2 of 3 winter holidays unless the unit is closed
• Limited time-off requests around the Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year holiday periods
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments at any UPH market facility within 12 months of separation

American Traveler Job  #P-766536. 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.