Travel PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse - $2,301 per week

Junxion Med Staffing; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Junxion Med Staffing seeks a travel nurse RN PCU for a 13-week assignment in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Start date is 08/31/2026, with 36 hours per week on a 12-hour night shift. This travel position requires RN licensure and certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.

The assignment involves cardiology/stepdown care, potential ICU float, and supportive benefits. A dedicated recruiter will assist with credentialing and onboarding to ensure a smooth start.

Qualifications

• RN with ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Must pass orientation skills exam (open book) with at least 90%.
• Experience reading telemonitor strips and managing heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, and stroke patients.

Responsibilities

• Titrate drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro.
• Float to ICU when appropriate.
• Read and interpret telemonitor strips.
• Collaborate with charge nurses for full patient assignments.
• Manage CPAP equipment.

Skills

Titrate drips

Telemonitoring

ICU float

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Junxion Med Staffing 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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 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 Council Bluffs, Iowa.

This assignment lasts 13.14 WEEKS and is scheduled to start on August 31, 2026.

Job Details

• Shift: 12H Nights
• Total Weekly Hours: 36
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Trauma Level:
• Facility Specific Job Notes:

Experience and Qualifications

• Must pass a Pass/Fail exam on skills learned with a minimum score of 90% during orientation, which is an open book exam.
• RN's are required to titrate drips, including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro.

Certifications and Licensure

• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
• Driver's license required at submittal and used to confirm compliance with residence radius rule.

Clinical and Leadership Experience

• Experience required with managing heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, and stroke patients.
• RNs must read and interpret telemonitor strips.
• Charge nurses are on each shift and take a full patient assignment.
• Required to float to ICU if appropriate and possess necessary experience.

Additional Skills and Requirements

• RNs are required to manage CPAP equipment.
• Must follow a strict fingernail policy as artificial nails are prohibited.
• Attributes that contribute to success are a positive attitude, teamwork, patient orientation, and dedication to patient care.

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.

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 #1379079. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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
• Referral bonus
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Mileage reimbursement