Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse - $3,020 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location

Des Moines, IA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Progressive Care Unit setting for cardiac and vascular surgical patient populations, including CABG, ICD, and pacemaker patients
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips including Nitroglycerin, Cardene, Heparin, Diltiazem, and Dopamine
• Monitor patients via telemetry and interpret cardiac rhythms in coordination with tele tech unit monitoring
• Operate equipment including Alaris IV pumps and wound vacs
• Float across multiple campuses as required
• Fulfill holiday coverage requirements as assigned, including applicable summer holidays

Required Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN license or multistate/compact license recognized in Iowa
• Minimum 24 months of recent experience in Telemetry/Cardiac, Stepdown, or Progressive Care
• Experience with ICD, pacemaker, CABG, and vascular surgical patient populations
• Cardiac drip titration experience and cardiac rhythm interpretation experience
• Proficiency with Epic EMR and Alaris IV pump and wound vac equipment
• Current AHA or ARC BLS and ACLS certifications
• Must have completed at least one travel nursing contract within the previous 18 months (no first-time travelers accepted)
• Level II Trauma experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Level I Trauma experience
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, or director within the past 24 months

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic cardiac progressive care environment with a diverse and complex patient population
• Gain experience across multiple campuses within a well-established health system

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #755298. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others