Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse Located in an unspecified region, this position involves providing specialized patient care in a 25-bed hospital unit. The role supports patients with neuro trauma, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and trauma cases, with a focus on acute medical and surgical needs, requiring experienced healthcare professionals to deliver quality care across a dynamic environment.
Job Details
- Certifications: AHA/Active American Heart Association or ARC/AMERICAN RED CROSS ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred and can be obtained during onboarding.
- Education & Experience: Must have 24 months of current Medical Surgical, Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital or medical center setting; neurology/neurosurgery care experience required; orthopedics and trauma care experience highly preferred.
- Licenses & Requirements: Active Iowa or Iowa multistate license required; valid drivers license necessary.
- Shift Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 48 hours per week.
- Responsibilities: The candidate may need to float across multiple campuses including Iowa Methodist and Iowa Lutheran, and will participate in quick candidate interviews via phone or text.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have completed at least one travel assignment within the past 12 months, with no previous employment of UPH employees in the last 12 months at any location. The job involves working 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed.
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 #1326083. 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 / Progressive Care 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