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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse Nights Location unspecified. This role involves providing specialized patient care in a fast-paced, acute care setting for individuals with diagnoses such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke. The position requires a patient-focused approach, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic clinical environment.
Job Details
- Position Description:
RN to work in a Step Down Unit with a 22-bed capacity, caring for patients requiring close monitoring with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. The role includes managing titratable drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro, as well as troubleshooting CPAP equipment. RNs read and interpret electronic fetal heart monitoring strips and respond to patient needs in a high-paced environment with many admits and discharges. The unit is equipped with Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, and other respiratory support devices. - Required Qualifications:
Active license to practice as a registered nurse, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications, minimum 2 years of clinical experience, and the ability to pass a pass/fail exam during orientation with a score of 90% or higher. - Preferred Qualifications:
Experience on step-down or telemetry units, positive attitude, teamwork skills, patient-oriented approach, and experience reading electronic monitor strips. - Schedule:
Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week, starting on 11/09/2026 and ending on 02/08/2027. - Additional Information:
Candidates must not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with the organization within the past year. RTO requests must be made upfront, as additional RTO will not be approved post-submission. Candidates must be willing to float to ICU if applicable and have relevant experience. Fingernail policy prohibits artificial nails in clinical areas.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1333100. 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: 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