Travel PCU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Sioux City, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring an active Iowa or compact RN license and at least 2 years of experience.

• Progressive Care Unit (6SW Post Critical) within a Level 3 Trauma Center hospital
• Patient ratios of 1:4, occasionally up to 1:5
• Patient population includes CHF, ablation, angiogram, TCAR, EVAR, DKA, stroke, pacemaker, and sepsis cases
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend and holiday required
• Floating required to the ED and all inpatient areas, including local campuses within the same discipline
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active Iowa (IA) or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS certification (AHA preferred; ARC or US Military accepted)
• Current ACLS certification (AHA preferred; ARC or US Military accepted)
• Current NIHSS certification required
• Valid driver's license required
• Skills checklist specific to PCU required
• Supervisory reference or performance evaluation completed within the last 2 years required

• Deliver professional nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team within a fast-paced trauma center
• Holiday coverage required, including 2 of the 3 winter holidays (Christmas, New Year's, Thanksgiving)
• Limited time-off requests permitted during the Thanksgiving and winter holiday periods
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify
• Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN in the float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments in another market within the past 12 months

American Traveler Job  #P-763332. 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.