Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
A registered nurse (RN) specializing in the step-down unit located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, managing complex cases such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke. The position is scheduled for night shifts and requires the ability to interpret telemetry strips, titrate drips, and work effectively within a collaborative team.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, located within 50 miles of the facility. Candidates must pass a pass/fail exam on orientation day with a score of 90% and have a valid drivers license.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in step-down or cardiac step-down units, proficiency with telemetry monitoring and reading strips, experience with titratable drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin.
- Responsibilities: Managing a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4, overseeing cardiac drips, troubleshooting CPAP equipment, and interpreting telemetry strips. Charge nurses will take full patient assignments and support team collaboration.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Posted Date: 2026-08-04
Cross Country Job ID #1283612. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus