Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $3,029 per week

Junxion Med 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: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Summary:

Junxion Med Staffing is looking for a PCU/Stepdown RN to take an assignment in Des Moines, Iowa.

This assignment lasts 13.14 WEEKS and is scheduled to start on October 26, 2026.

If the start date, shift, or pay doesn’t line up with what you're looking for, let’s talk. We often have multiple openings in the same market. Give us a call opt 1

Job Details:

• Shift: 12 HR Nights 48
• Total Weekly Hours: 48
• Certifications: BLS, NIHSS, ACLS
• Trauma Level: Level 1
• Facility Specific Job Notes:

**Required Experience and Skills:** - 24 months of Stepdown, Progressive Care, or Medical Surgical experience in a hospital or medical center setting - Neuro/neurology care experience - Ortho/orthopedic care experience - EPIC EMR experience - Must have completed at least '1' travel contract within the previous 12 months - Experience using/reading lift equipment, telemetry, chest tubes, and airvo - Experience administering heparin and PCAs **Preferred Experience:** - Trauma care experience - Experience administering 3% sodium **Required Licensure and Certifications:** - Active Iowa/IA license or compact/Multistate at the time of submission - AHA/ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - NIHSS certification (can be obtained during onboarding) **Preferred Certifications:** - ACLS certification **Required Documentation:** - Work history/resume/employment history with 24 months of current Stepdown, Progressive Care, or Medical Surgical experience - Skills Checklist specific to Medical Surgical or Medical Surgical/Telemetry - Professional reference/check from charge/supervisor/nurse manager/director/CNO/COO within 24 months - Driver’s License **Additional Details:** - No first-time travelers - Required to float across all campuses - Must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming Winter holidays unless the unit is closed

When you apply with Junxion, you speak with a live U.S.-based recruiter who understands the travel market. No call centers. No automated responses. Our team works directly with you throughout your assignment.

Benefits:

• Insurance Plans starting under $175/month for employees
• Referral Bonus
• Additional contract bonus opportunities
• Vacation Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k with access to financial advisors

Junxion was built by a traveler and designed to support travelers. You will have a dedicated recruiter and support team based in the U.S. who will guide you through credentialing, submission, and onboarding to help ensure you start on time and have a smooth assignment.

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About the Company:

Junxion Med Staffing partners with hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide to connect experienced clinicians with meaningful opportunities.

Our goal is simple: provide strong support, transparent communication, and assignments that make sense for your career and your life.

*Estimated weekly pay includes projected hourly wages and weekly meal and lodging per diems for eligible clinicians based on nationally published GSA rates. Actual weekly pay and per diems may differ from the amount shown and may be subject to change during an assignment.

For all employees and employee applicants, Junxion Med Staffing is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer, including Disability/Vets, and welcomes all to apply.

Junxion Med Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Junxion Med Staffing

Junxion Med Staffing was founded by a former healthcare traveler who understands the challenges healthcare professionals face - because we’ve been there.

We specialize in placing travel nurses, allied health professionals, physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in both short-term and permanent roles across a wide range of specialties. Whether you're looking for a travel contract or a long-term fit, we work to ensure the right match between each healthcare professional and facility.

At Junxion, we keep it simple:

● Transparent communication. No surprises, no hidden details, just honest conversations so you always know what to expect.

● Dedicated support. From job search to contract negotiations and throughout your assignment, you’ll have a recruiter who’s with you every step of the way.

● Competitive pay and benefits. We advocate for you to be fairly compensated and supported in your goals.

● A focus on your success. When healthcare professionals feel valued and empowered, patient care improves and that’s what it’s all about.

You’re not just a number here. You’re part of a team that actually cares. Let’s find your next great opportunity together.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Mileage reimbursement