Travel: PCU RN - Night Shift

Premier Medical Staffing Services 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

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 24 months of Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital or medical center setting [required]
• neurology/neurosurgery care experience [required]
• ortho/orthopedic care experience [required]
• trauma care experience [highly preferred]
• EPIC EMR/electronic medical experience [required]
• No 1st time travelers, must have completed at least one travel assignment in previous 12 mos
• Drip Experience: Heparin, PCA, 3% Sodium/Na [required]
• EKG / Strip reading measuring / telemetry experience [required]
• de-escalation certificate - [preferred] -- CPI, MOAB, MAB or SAMA accepted
• Trauma level I experience [highly preferred]
• Work history/resume/employment history must have 24 months of current Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience [required]
• Skills Checklist must be specific to the discipline (Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care) [required]
• Nursy s must state Active Iowa/IA license or compact/Multistate at time of submission [required] [document]

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Bed Size: 25 bed

Patient Types: heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, ortho

RN Ratios: 1:5 - 6

Drips: Heparin, PCA's, 3% Na, no titration

Specialty Equipment: telemetry, left equipment, chest tubes, airvo

Traveler will be required to float across all campuses; Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran Iowa Methodist

MORE INFORMATION:

Quickly interviewing viable candidates: Phone call/text from a 405 area code

Local Radius rule: No locals -- All candidates must be at least 50 miles from the facility (based on drivers license)

Employee Separation Policy: Any past employee of UPH whether FTE, or PRN for the UPH float pool, cannot work travel in another Market no matter which facility they currently work at, or have worked at within the past 12 months. If they worked travel at UPH (not FTE or PRN), the separation policy does not apply

HOLIDAY update: unless the Unit is closed, your contractor is required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)

NBO: 16 hrs

EMR: EPICOT/Holiday: 1.15x multiplier

Call Back: 1.5x multiplier with 2 hr CB minimum

On Call: $9/hr

Charge/Precept: $6/hr

Orientation Date: 9/28, firm

Weekend Description: Every other (48s) or 3rd weekend (36s)

Certifications: BLS, NIHSS, ACLS (AHA)

State Licenses: Iowa

Premier Medical Staffing Services Job ID #664886. 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. Posted job title: RN PCU

About Premier Medical Staffing Services

Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC is a nationally expanding healthcare staffing firm for healthcare professionals and companies. We understand our clients’ need for highly qualified, expertly trained medical professionals and are passionate about helping clinicians find employment opportunities that fit their personality and needs. Able to accommodate the ever-changing needs of the healthcare landscape, we offer per-diem, contract and direct hire placements to support the unique needs of each industry sector. Premier Medical Staffing Services is Joint Commission Certified, a Military Spouse Employment Partner and is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise. We are proudly nurse owned.