American Traveler 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: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit role requiring IA or compact license, neuro/ortho experience, and prior travel assignment history.
Details
- Surgical/Neuro/Ortho Progressive Care Unit in a hospital setting with 25 beds
- Patient population includes heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and orthopedic cases
- RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6
- Uses telemetry, chest tubes, Airvo, and left equipment
- Administers Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium drips (no titration)
- Epic EMR used
- Day shift, 4x12s, 48 hrs/week (36 hrs/week accommodations available)
- Weekend rotation required every other or every third weekend depending on staffing
- No on-call requirements
- Required to float across Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, and Methodist West Hospital campuses
Requirements
- Active IA or compact/multistate RN license required
- Current AHA or ARC BLS and ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification preferred, can be obtained during onboarding
- Minimum 24 months of Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital setting required
- Neurology/neurosurgery care experience required
- Orthopedic care experience required
- Trauma care experience highly preferred, Trauma Level I experience highly preferred
- Epic EMR experience required
- EKG/strip reading and measuring and telemetry experience required
- Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium drip experience required
- De-escalation certification (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA) preferred
- Must have completed at least one previous travel assignment within the last 12 months
- Driver's license required for consideration
- Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred
Additional Information
- Provide skilled nursing care to patients in a progressive care setting with heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, and orthopedic cases
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Required to work 1-2 of 3 winter holidays unless the unit is closed
- Limited time-off requests accepted during peak holiday periods
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address
- Not eligible if previously employed as FTE or PRN with the health system's float pool in another market within the past 12 months
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
American Traveler Job ID #P-765438. 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: 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.