Travel PCU RN - $2,275 per week

American Traveler

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • $2,275 Per Week

Highlights

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit position at a Level 3 Trauma Center, requiring an active IA or compact RN license and NIHSS certification. Prior UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments in another market within 12 months.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSioux City, IA

Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • 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 12, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit position at a Level 3 Trauma Center, requiring an active IA or compact RN license and NIHSS certification.

Details

  • Progressive Care Unit (Post Critical Care) in a Level 3 Trauma Center hospital setting
  • 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 rotation required
  • Floating required to the ED and all inpatient units, including across local campuses within the same discipline
  • No on-call requirements
  • Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

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

Additional Information

  • Contribute clinical knowledge and skills as part of an interdisciplinary care team managing PCU patients
  • Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel rate
  • Prior UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments in another market within 12 months
  • Required to work 2 of 3 winter holidays (Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving)
  • Limited to 1 day off request during peak holiday blackout periods (11/26/25-11/30/25 and 12/23/25-1/2/26)
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-760069. 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

About American Traveler

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.

 

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