Travel PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse - $2,254 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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: ASAP 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 3, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown) position requiring at least 2 years of experience, night shift availability, and active IA or Compact RN licensure. Details Acute care stepdown/PCU unit within a Level III Trauma hospital 22-bed unit serving patients with heart failure, A-fib, respiratory distress, and stroke Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4; nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:10 ratio RNs are required to titrate drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips CPAP management is part of the RN scope on this unit Charge nurse is present each shift and carries a full patient assignment 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700); cyclic scheduling Every other weekend required One major and one minor holiday required May float to the ICU if the RN has appropriate experience Epic EMR used in this position Requirements Active IA or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active, pending licenses not accepted Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications not accepted Stepdown or PCU experience required Epic EMR experience preferred Must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility — driver's license used to verify permanent address Must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year (candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered) Two 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 Copy of driver's license required for consideration Additional Information Fast-paced unit with high admission and discharge volume — nurses who thrive here are team-oriented, patient-focused, and adaptable Unit-specific orientation consists of one 12-hour shift in the department A pass/fail, open-book exam covering skills learned during orientation is administered on the first Friday of orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to continue the assignment Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them may result to contract termination All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront — additional RTO will not be approved after the process has begun American Traveler Job ID P-733181. 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.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386