Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,130 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse in Iowa This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care in a 25-bed unit specializing in heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, ortho, and trauma cases. The role requires flexibility to float across all campuses, working nights with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 09/28/2026, and concluding on 12/28/2026. Job Details Certifications, Education, and Experience: Iowa license (active or compact/multistate), BLS, ACLS (AHA), NIHSS (preferred), 24 months of current Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience, and at least one travel assignment completed in the past 12 months. Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week. Responsibilities: Delivering nursing care for neurology/neurosurgery, trauma, and orthopedic patients using telemetry, chest tubes, airvo, Heparin, PCA, and 3% Na. Reading telemetry strips and performing de-escalation if certified are preferred qualifications. Additional Information: The unit has a high patient-to-nurse ratio (1:5-6) and uses EPIC electronic medical records. Must be willing to work during summer holidays when required. 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 1308975. 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: 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 bonus5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386