Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse - $3,020 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

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

Location

Des Moines, IA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 25-bed Progressive Care Unit with a primary focus on heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and orthopedic patient populations
• Maintain safe and effective RN-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6 while managing complex care needs
• Administer and monitor drips including Heparin, PCAs, and 3% Sodium with no titration required
• Utilize specialty equipment including telemetry, chest tubes, and Airvo devices; perform EKG strip reading and telemetry monitoring
• Float across multiple campuses as required to support staffing needs
• Participate in required holiday coverage for designated summer holidays unless the unit is closed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of recent experience in a Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care setting within a hospital or medical center
• Experience in neurology and/or neurosurgery patient care
• Experience in orthopedic patient care
• Drip experience with Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium/Na
• EKG, strip reading, measuring, and telemetry experience
• Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license at time of submission
• Active AHA or ARC ACLS certification
• Active AHA or ARC BLS certification
• EPIC EMR experience
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment within the previous 12 months (no first-time travelers)
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Trauma Level I care experience
• Proficiency with specialty equipment including telemetry, chest tubes, and Airvo
• De-escalation certification (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA accepted)
• NIHSS certification (can be obtained during onboarding)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity Progressive Care environment specializing in neuro trauma and neurosurgery care
• Gain cross-campus experience by floating across multiple facilities within a well-established health system

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #755607. 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