Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse - $2,254 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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown) position requiring at least 2 years of experience, night shift availability, and active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Acute care stepdown/PCU unit in a Level 3 trauma hospital
• 22-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio and 1:10 CNA/PCT support
• Common patient diagnoses include heart failure, AFib, respiratory distress, and stroke
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin
• RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• CPAP management is part of the scope of care; RNs are expected to troubleshoot RT equipment
• Charge nurse is present each shift and takes a full patient assignment
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700)
• Every other weekend required
• 1 major and 1 minor holiday required
• Cyclic scheduling; self-scheduling is not offered
• Floating to the ICU may be required for nurses with appropriate experience
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active IA RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• PCU/stepdown or telemetry experience required
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips independently
• Experience titrating drips (e.g., Cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin) required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license required — used to verify permanent residence is at least 50 miles from the facility
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Artificial nails are prohibited; refusal to remove will result to contract termination

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a driver's license is used to confirm permanent address
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• During orientation, RNs must pass an open-book skills exam with a minimum score of 90%; failure to pass results in contract termination
• Orientation consists of 1 twelve-hour shift in the department
• All requested time off must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after the consideration process
• Fast-paced unit with high admission and discharge volume; successful nurses demonstrate a positive attitude, teamwork, and patient-centered care

American Traveler Job ID #P-730274. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.