Travel PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse - $2,074 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: RN (Registered Nurse), RN, PCU

City/State: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Shift: 12H Nights (19:00:00-07:00:00)

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Start Date: 08/17/2026

Job Description:

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) responsible for providing patient care in a stepdown setting. This role will involve working with a range of patients including those with heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, and stroke.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and titrate medications such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips and manage CPAP equipment.
• Collaborate with charge nurses who maintain a full patient assignment.
• Participate in a 1-12 hour shift department-specific orientation.

Requirements:

• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• Driver's license for confirming a distance of 50 miles from the facility.
• Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #18771022. 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:PCU,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.