Des Moines
\n American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. Job Description & Requirements\n \n • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit\n, • Discipline: RN\n, • Start Date: 08/31/2026\n, • Duration: 13 weeks\n, • 36 hours per week\n, • Shift: 12 hours, days\n, • Employment Type: Travel\n \n Assignment Overview\n \n • Shift: Days, 3x12hrs\n, • Hours: 36 hrs/wk\n, • Start Date: Aug 31, 2026\n, • Length: 13 weeks\n, • Openings: 1\n Description\n American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring active Iowa or compact RN licensure and prior neuro/ortho trauma experience. Details\n \n • 25-bed Progressive Care Unit in a hospital setting\n, • Patient population includes heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and orthopedic cases\n, • RN to patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:6\n, • Day shift schedule of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 36 hours per week with ability to accommodate 48 hours per week\n, • Weekend work as scheduled\n, • No on-call requirements\n, • Required to float across multiple campuses including Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist West\n, • Uses EPIC EMR\n, • Utilizes telemetry, LEAF equipment, chest tubes, and AIRVO\n, • Manages drips including Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium (no titration)\n Requirements\n \n, • Active Iowa RN license or Compact/Multistate RN license required\n, • BLS and ACLS certification through AHA or ARC required\n, • NIHSS certification preferred and can be obtained during onboarding\n, • Minimum 24 months of Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital setting required\n, • Neurology/neurosurgery care experience required\n, • Orthopedic care experience required\n, • Trauma care experience highly preferred, including Level I trauma experience\n, • EPIC EMR experience required\n, • EKG/strip reading and telemetry experience required\n, • Drip experience with Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium required\n, • Experience with telemetry, LEAF equipment, chest tubes, and AIRVO highly preferred\n, • De-escalation certification (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA) preferred\n, • Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment within the last 12 months\n, • Driver's license required for consideration\n, • Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred\n Additional Information\n \n, • Provide progressive care nursing to patients with complex neuro, neurosurgical, and orthopedic needs\n, • Navy blue scrubs required\n, • Holiday rotation required, including working 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed\n, • Prior UPH employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments in another market at any UPH facility\n, • First-time travelers will not be considered for this position\n \n \n American Traveler Job ID #P-741423. 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 About American Traveler\n \n With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. \n With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. \n American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. \n With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career. \n \n \n