Highlights

This position involves working as a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), focusing on the care of patients with conditions such as heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, and stroke. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles.

Description

Thrive Staffing 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 Title: RN (Registered Nurse) - PCU

City/State: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Shift: 12H Nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00

Start Date: 08/31/2026

Job Description:

This position involves working as a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), focusing on the care of patients with conditions such as heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, and stroke. The RN will be responsible for titrating drips and reading/interpreting telemetry strips.

Responsibilities:

Titrate medications such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro
Monitor and provide care for patients using CPAP equipment
Read and interpret telemetry strips
Work every other weekend and one major, one minor holiday
Float to ICU as needed

Requirements:

BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Completion of open-book skills exam with a minimum of 90%
Driver's license required at submittal
Prohibition on artificial nails in patient care areas

Thrive Staffing Job ID #18824105. 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: RN:PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.

New!