Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Des Moines, IA

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a 25-bed Progressive Care Unit serving a heavy neurology/neurosurgery, craniectomy, orthopedic, and trauma patient population. Why Join Us Gain experience in a dynamic, high-acuity PCU environment with a diverse and complex patient population including neuro, neurosurgery, orthopedic, and trauma cases.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Nights

Location

Des Moines, IA | Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Float across multiple campuses required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 25-bed Progressive Care Unit serving a heavy neurology/neurosurgery, craniectomy, orthopedic, and trauma patient population
• Manage RN patient ratios of 1:5–6, delivering safe and effective care across assigned caseloads
• Administer and monitor drips including Heparin, PCAs, and 3% Sodium (no titration required)
• Operate and monitor specialty equipment including telemetry, chest tubes, and Airvo devices
• Perform EKG strip reading, measuring, and telemetry monitoring
• Float across multiple hospital campuses as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of recent experience in a Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care setting within a hospital or medical center
• Neurology/neurosurgery care experience required
• Orthopedic/ortho care experience required
• Drip experience required: Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium/Na
• EKG/strip reading and telemetry experience required
• Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license required at time of submission
• Active AHA or ARC ACLS certification required
• Active AHA or ARC BLS certification required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Must have completed at least one travel assignment within the previous 12 months (no first-time travelers)
• Valid Driver's License required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (based on driver's license)
• Must be available to work 1–2 of the following summer holidays unless the unit is closed: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Trauma Level I experience highly preferred
• Experience with specialty equipment including telemetry, chest tubes, and Airvo highly preferred
• NIHSS certification preferred (may be obtained during onboarding)
• De-escalation certificate preferred (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA accepted)

Why Join Us

• Gain experience in a dynamic, high-acuity PCU environment with a diverse and complex patient population including neuro, neurosurgery, orthopedic, and trauma cases
• Work within a well-established multi-campus health system offering broad clinical exposure across facilities