Travel Stepdown / PCU RN - $2,203 per week

Thrive Staffing 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: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 18 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Stepdown unit. This nursing position involves a night shift and offers the opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Stepdown
• Number of Beds: 22
• Nurse-Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Common Diagnoses: Heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, stroke
• Additional Support: Nurse aides/patient care techs available with a ratio of 1:10

Shift Details

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Times: 18:30 - 07:00
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 1 major holiday, 1 minor holiday

Role Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients in a Stepdown unit setting.
• Administer medications and manage IVs, including titration of drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin.
• Cluster patient monitoring – read and interpret telemetry strips.
• Work collaboratively with a charge nurse who also takes a full patient assignment.
• Assist with CPAP therapy as needed.
• May be required to float to the ICU if appropriately experienced.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: 2 years required
• Required Certifications:
  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

Orientation and Training

New hires will be required to complete a 12-hour department-specific orientation, including a pass/fail exam on skills learned during the orientation. A score of 90% is required to successfully complete the exam.

Additional Notes

This unit is characterized by a fast-paced environment with frequent admits and discharges. Ideal candidates will possess a positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Professional Policies

• Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care departments; refusal to comply will result in termination.
• A driver's license is required for verification of residency outside a 50-mile radius.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19166134. 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: RN:Stepdown,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.