Travel Nurse RN - PCU / Stepdown - $55 to $64 per hour in Council Bluffs, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | PCU / Stepdown
Location: Council Bluffs, IA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $55 to $64 per hour
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/3/2026

About the Position

RN - Stepdown/PCU

Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Start Date: 08-03-2026

End Date: 11-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 12 hours (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM), every other weekend, 1 major and 1 minor holiday, cyclic scheduling

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to stepdown patients with conditions like heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke
• Titrate intravenous drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro according to protocols
• Interpret telemetry strips and respond to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with charge nurse and interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced unit with high admission and discharge volume
• Float to ICU as needed if qualified and experienced
• Mentor and support patient care techs and new team members

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa or compact state
• Minimum 2 years of recent Stepdown/PCU experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Ability to titrate drips and interpret telemetry
• Valid driver's license (required at submittal for radius check)
• Positive attitude, teamwork mindset, and patient-oriented approach

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with EPIC charting system
• Skill in managing cardiac drips and monitoring patients on CPAP
• Strong critical thinking and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Flexibility to adapt to floating requirements

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay package
• Housing stipend available for eligible travelers
• Meals and incidentals stipend
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Travel reimbursement

Travel Perks: Explore Council Bluffs, Iowa

Explore the vibrant Omaha metro area just across the river—enjoy the Old Market district, visit the Henry Doorly Zoo, catch a show at the Holland Performing Arts Center, or hike at Hitchcock Nature Center. Council Bluffs offers casinos, riverfront trails, and a charming historic downtown.

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