Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,080 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN for PCU in Des Moines, Iowa. The role requires 24+ months in telemetry/cardiac/stepdown with EPIC experience and American Heart Association BLS/ACLS. 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours weekly, travel employment, and orientation on 10/12/2026.

Floating across campuses including Iowa Methodist and Lutheran, the position emphasizes high-quality patient outcomes and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa RN license required.
• Minimum 24 months telemetry/cardiac/stepdown/PCU experience.
• Experience with rhythm disturbances, heart failure, MI or CCL recovery.
• ACLS/BLS per American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized patient care in PCU across campuses.
• Float between Iowa Methodist, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
• Ensure quality outcomes for cardiac and medical patients.

Skills

Telemetry

Cardiac

Stepdown

PCU

EPIC EHR

BLS ACLS

ICD pacing

Trauma care

Driver's license

Professional references

Education

RN license Iowa

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Cross Country Nurses 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
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nursing position in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized patient care for individuals with various cardiac and medical conditions. The position requires adaptability to float across different campuses and a commitment to delivering quality patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Iowa nursing license; 24 months of current telemetry, cardiac, stepdown, or progressive care experience; experience with rhythm disturbances, heart failure, MI, CCL recovery, MS overflow; proficiency with EPIC electronic medical record system; cardiac drip/titration experience; BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association; experience with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) and pacemakers; Level I or Level II trauma experience preferred or required; valid drivers license; professional references within the past 24 months.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with patient populations including ICD, pacemakers; Level I trauma experience; specifics outlined in profile requirements.
• Additional Information: The position involves floating across all campuses, including Iowa Methodist, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Orientation is scheduled for 10/12/2026. The candidate must work 1-2 of the upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed. This role is accepting first-time travelers who have completed at least 12 months of Med/Tele, Cardiac/Tele, or PCU experience.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1318780. 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: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others - we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life - one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus