Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,239 per week in Council Bluffs, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Council Bluffs, IA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,239 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Stepdown Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required License: Valid nursing license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Must pass an open book exam during orientation with a score of 90% or higher. - No artificial nails allowed in any patient care departments. - Must be patient-oriented with a positive attitude and strong teamwork skills. Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in stepdown care. The unit typically accommodates 22 beds with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:4. Common diagnoses include heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke. RNs are required to titrate drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin. A charge nurse is present on each shift and takes a full patient assignment. Patient care techs are available on this unit with a typical ratio of 1:10. Registered Nurses must read and interpret telemetry strips. This unit is fast-paced with frequent admits and discharges. Weekend commitments require every other weekend coverage. Holiday requirements include one major and one minor holiday per year. Floating to the ICU may occur if appropriate and experienced. All requests for time off must be submitted upfront, and additional requests will not be approved.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam