Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,314 per week

Modern Healthcare Solutions; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Weekly pay

License reimbursement

Guaranteed Hours

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Modern Healthcare Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU for a 13-week assignment in Des Moines, Iowa. The RN will provide comprehensive care in a Progressive Care Unit, monitoring cardiac patients and administering drips and titration with EPIC charting.

The role features 12-hour night shifts, a 36-hour work week, and a requirement to float to related units as needed, with evening/night holiday rotation and no on-call.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of telemetry/cardiac/stepdown or PCU nursing experience.
• Experience with ICD and pacemaker management preferred.
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation is essential.
• Proficient in EPIC electronic medical records.
• Experience with cardiac drips and titration required.
• Level II trauma experience preferred; Level I is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to patients in PCU.
• Administer cardiac drips and titration.
• Monitor patient conditions and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records using EPIC.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

Cardiac care

ACLS/BLS certified

EPIC proficient

Education

Active Iowa nursing license

Multistate license acceptable

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Modern Healthcare Solutions 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

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Progressive Care Unit (PCU) team. This position plays a crucial role in providing high-quality care to patients with various cardiac conditions.

Shift Information

• Night shifts: 3 shifts per week (12-hour shifts), totaling 36 hours
• Holiday rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Work every third weekend

Unit Information

• Patient Types: Rhythm disturbances, heart failure, myocardial infarction (MI), cardiac catheterization lab (CCL) recovery, and medical-surgical overflow
• Patient Ratios: Days - 1:3-5, Nights - 1:5-6
• Bed Size: 24 beds
• Common Drips: Nitro, Cardene, Heparin, Diltiazem, Dopamine, etc.
• Telemetry technology for constant monitoring
• Required to float to other units as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to patients in a progressive care setting
• Administer cardiac drips and titration
• Monitor patient conditions and collaborate with the healthcare team
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records using EPIC system

Qualifications

• Minimum of 24 months of current experience in Telemetry, Cardiac, Stepdown, or Progressive Care nursing
• Experience with patient populations requiring ICD and pacemaker management
• Cardiac rhythm experience is essential
• Proficient in EPIC electronic medical records
• Experience with cardiac drips and titration is required
• Level II trauma experience is preferred; Level I trauma experience is a plus
• Active Iowa nursing license or multistate license at the time of submission
• BLS and ACLS certification from American Heart Association or equivalent is mandatory

Work Environment

Join a dynamic team that values teamwork, compassion, and excellence in patient care. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a supportive environment.

Modern Healthcare Solutions Job ID #38163117. 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: RN:Stepdown,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Modern Healthcare Solutions

Modern Healthcare Solutions is a woman-owned and operated healthcare staffing company dedicated to connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with leading facilities nationwide. We believe great care begins with genuine connection-and our boutique approach ensures every clinician receives personalized attention, never just a number. You'll work with a recruiter who knows you by name, advocates for you, and helps you choose assignments that move your career forward.

Benefits

• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Guaranteed Hours
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits