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: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU Stepdown position with night shifts and a 50-mile radius requirement.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital acute care setting on a 22-bed Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown)
• Patient population includes heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4
• Common titratable drips include Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin
• RNs are required to read and interpret telemetry strips and manage patients on CPAP
• Uses Epic EMR system
• 12-hour night shifts with a cyclic schedule
• Required to work every other weekend
• Requires coverage of one major and one minor holiday during the contract
• Float to ICU required if deemed appropriate by experience
• Provide care in a fast-paced environment with frequent patient admissions and discharges
• Charge nurse is present on each shift and also takes a patient assignment
• Unit is supported by nurse aides or patient care techs with a 1:10 ratio
• Strict fingernail policy prohibits artificial nails in patient care areas
• RTO (requested time off) must be declared up front; no additional RTO will be approved after assignment begins
• Unit prefers candidates who demonstrate teamwork, a positive attitude, and strong patient-centered care
• First-time travelers will be considered

Requirements

• Active IA or compact RN license required at time of application
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in stepdown or progressive care required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (all active at time of consideration)
• Must provide a valid driver's license to confirm residency outside a 50-mile radius
• Candidates may not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by any CommonSpirit (including CHI or Dignity) facility in the last year
• Must pass a unit orientation open-book skills exam with a minimum score of 90%
• Professional references: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-651485. 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

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