Travel Stepdown / PCU RN - $2,326 per week

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: 09/14/2026 Duration: 18 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 14, 2026 Length: 18 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Progressive Care/Stepdown Unit requiring 2 years of experience and an IA or compact RN license. Details Stepdown/PCU unit in an acute care hospital setting at a Level 3 trauma facility 22-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio Common diagnoses include heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, and stroke RNs are required to titrate drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro Charge nurse is present each shift and carries a full patient assignment Nurse aides/patient care techs are on the unit at a 1:10 ratio RNs troubleshoot CPAP equipment as needed RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips 12-hour night shifts (0630-1900 or 1830-0700) with cyclic scheduling Every other weekend required Holiday coverage required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday May float to ICU if experience is appropriate Uses Epic EMR 18-week assignment with 36 guaranteed hours per week Requirements Active IA or compact RN license required Minimum 2 years of RN experience required BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Stepdown/PCU or acute care experience required Ability to titrate cardiac drips and interpret telemetry strips required Driver's license required for consideration Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year Additional Information Fast-paced unit with frequent admissions and discharges Success in this role favors a positive attitude, teamwork, and a patient-focused approach Unit-specific orientation includes one 12-hour shift Orientation includes a pass/fail open-book skills exam requiring a 90% score to continue in the assignment Artificial fingernails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them may result in contract termination RTO must be requested upfront, and additional RTO will not be approved after submission American Traveler Job ID P-746852. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.