Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,302 per week in Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Des Moines, IA
Agency: talent4health
Pay: $2,302 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with talent4health to find a qualified PCU RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50309!

Quickly interviewing viable candidates: Phone call/text from a 405 area code

Local Radius rule: 50 miles, 10% reduction to bill rate

Employee Separation Policy : Any past employee of UPH whether FTE, or PRN for the UPH float pool, cannot work travel in another Market no matter which facility they currently work at, or have worked at within the past 12 months. If they worked travel at UPH (not FTE or PRN), the separation policy does not apply

HOLIDAY update:  unless the Unit is closed, your contractor is required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)

• NBO: 16 hrs
• EMR : EPIC
• OT/Holiday: 1.15x multiplier
• Call Back: 1.5x multiplier with 2 hr CB minimum
• On Call:  $9/hr
• Charge/Precept : $6/hr

Billable OT: 

• 36-40 hrs/week, OT billable after 40
• 48 hrs/week, OT billable after 48

Unit Info:

• Bed Size: 25 bed
• Patient Types:  heavy neuro trauma,  neurosurgery, craniectomy, ortho
• RN Ratios: 1:5 - 6
• Drips: Heparin, PCA's, 3% Na, no titration
• Scrubs: Navy Blue
• Specialty Equipment: telemetry, left equipment, chest tubes, airvo

Traveler will be required to float across all campuses; Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran & Iowa Methodist

About talent4health

Talent4Health is the most candidate-centric agency in the industry. Talent4Health has client relationships with some of the most unique and patient-focused healthcare facilities, practices, and organizations in the US. Our recruiting and placement staff take the utmost pride in finding you a position that not only matches your skills, but is in line with the needs and wants of your career-path and personal life. Whether that is the most competitive pay package, unique or specific location, healthcare setting, or resume-building facility, we strive to build a strong and meaningful relationship so that we are there to meet your short-term and long-term career goals. Choosing to work with, and not for, an agency, is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Talent4Health doesn't take your decision lightly. Once you talk to one of our highly skilled and experienced staff, you will realize this is the long-term partnership you've been looking for. With Talent4Health you will be part of a family of recruiting and healthcare professionals all working towards bettering the landscape of healthcare delivery. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• Basic Life Saver (CPR, BLS)
• Core Concepts in Healthcare - Nursing
• RN - Stepdown /Intermediate Care / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (Skills)
• RN - Stepdown/Intermediate Care/Progressive Care (PCU)

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