American Traveler 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: 08/17/2026
- 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: Aug 17, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown) position requiring telemetry strip interpretation, drip titration experience, and night shift availability.
Details
- Acute care stepdown/PCU unit within a Level 3 Trauma hospital
- 22-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio and 1:10 nurse aide-to-patient ratio
- Common patient diagnoses include heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, and stroke
- RNs are required to titrate drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro
- RNs must independently read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
- CPAP management is part of the scope of practice on this unit
- Charge nurse is present each shift and carries a full patient assignment
- PCAs/patient care techs are available on the unit
- Epic EMR is used for charting
- 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700)
- Day shifts also available (0630–1900) with cyclic scheduling
- Every other weekend requirement
- One major and one minor holiday coverage required
- Floating to the ICU may be required for nurses with appropriate experience
- 13-week assignment
Requirements
- Active IA RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license currently in hand — pending licenses will not be accepted
- Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications will not be accepted
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- BSN not required
- Drip titration experience required
- Cardiac telemetry strip interpretation skills required
- Driver's license required for consideration
- 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
- Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
Additional Information
- Candidates who have been directly employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and/or Dignity) within the past year are not eligible — candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
- Orientation consists of one 12-hour department-specific shift
- A pass/fail open-book exam on unit skills is administered during orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to pass; failure results in contract termination
- Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
- All requested time off must be submitted upfront — additional RTO will not be approved after the initial submission
- This is a fast-paced unit with high admit and discharge volume; successful nurses demonstrate a positive attitude, strong teamwork, and a patient-centered approach
American Traveler Job ID #P-733583. 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: 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.