Travel PCU RN - $2,228 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: 10/12/2026
• 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 12, 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, ACLS, NIHSS
• Trauma Level: Level 1
• Facility Specific Job Notes:

**Required Experience and Qualifications:** - 24 months of Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital or medical center setting - Neurology/neurosurgery care experience - Ortho/orthopedic care experience - Experience with EPIC EMR/electronic medical records - Drip Experience: Heparin, PCA, 3% Sodium/Na - EKG/Strip reading measuring/telemetry experience - Active Iowa/IA license or compact/Multistate license - AHA/Active American Heart Association or ARC/AMERICAN RED CROSS ACLS - AHA/Active American Heart Association or ARC/AMERICAN RED CROSS BLS - No first-time travelers, must have completed at least one travel assignment in the previous 12 months - Work history/resume/employment history must have 24 months of current Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience - Skills Checklist specific to the discipline (Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care) - Driver's License **Preferred Experience and Qualifications:** - Trauma care experience - Specialty Equipment: telemetry, left equipment, chest tubes, airvo - Trauma level I experience - De-escalation certificate (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA) - NIHSS certification (can be obtained during onboarding) - Professional Reference/Reference Check from charge/supervisor/nurse manager/director/CNO/COO performance evaluation/reference within 24 months of today's date

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 #1386457. 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