Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,901 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: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• 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 July 6, 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 H Day 48
• Total Weekly Hours: 48
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Trauma Level: Level 1
• Facility Specific Job Notes:

**Required Experience and Qualifications:** - Minimum of 24 months experience in Telemetry/Cardiac, Stepdown, or Progressive Care. - Experience with ICD (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) and Pacemaker patient populations. - Experience in caring for CABG (coronary arterial bypass grafting) and vascular surgical patients. - Must not be a first-time traveler; must have completed at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months. - Cardiac Rhythm experience. - EPIC EMR experience. - Equipment experience with Alaris IV pump and wound vac. - Cardiac Drip/Titration experience. - Level II trauma experience. **Preferred Experience and Qualifications:** - Level I Trauma experience (highly preferred). - Professional reference/check from a charge/supervisor/nurse manager/director/CNO/COO within the past 24 months. **Certifications:** - AHA/American Heart Association or ARC/American Red Cross BLS certification. - AHA/American Heart Association or ARC/American Red Cross ACLS certification. **Licensure:** - Active Iowa license/multistate license at the time of submission. **Additional Requirements:** - Skills Checklist specific to the discipline listed on the job (Telemetry/Cardiac, Stepdown, or Progressive Care). - Nursys must state Active Iowa license/multistate/multi-state at the time of submission. - Valid Driver's License.

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 #1374670. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.

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Benefits

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