Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 6,613,000 - 7,349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a skilled Travel RN for a Neuro/Ortho/ICU progressive care unit in Des Moines, IA. You will work nights in a 4x12 schedule on a 25-bed unit, caring for neuro and orthopedic patients with a 1:5 to 1:6 staff ratio.

The role requires IA or compact licensure, BLS/ACLS, and telemetry experience. This travel assignment emphasizes strong clinical judgment, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to float to multiple campuses while maintaining high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Active IA license or compact RN
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Neurology/neurosurgery care experience
• Telemetry experience

Responsibilities

• Provide care for heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, and orthopedic patients.
• Night shift with 4x12-hour blocks in a hospital setting.
• Utilize Epic EMR for patient records and documentation.
• Float across IMMC, ILH, and MWH campuses as needed.

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Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 2 days ago

Shift

Nights, 4x12hrs

Hours

48 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 28, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit with required neuro, ortho, and stepdown experience plus IA/compact RN licensure.

Details

• Surg/Neuro/Ortho Progressive Care Unit within a hospital setting
• 25-bed unit with heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and ortho patient population
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:6
• Night shift, 4x12s, with option for 48 or 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required (every other weekend for 48-hour schedules or every third weekend for 36-hour schedules)
• No on-call requirements
• Required to float across IMMC, ILH, and MWH campuses
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active IA or compact/multistate RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• NIHSS certification preferred, may be obtained during onboarding
• Minimum 24 months of Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital setting required
• Neurology/neurosurgery care experience required
• Ortho/orthopedic care experience required
• Trauma care experience highly preferred, Level I trauma experience highly preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium/Na drips required
• Experience with telemetry, chest tubes, and Airvo highly preferred
• EKG/strip reading and telemetry experience required
• De-escalation certification preferred (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA)
• Skills checklist specific to Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Professional reference from a supervisor within the last 24 months preferred
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment within the last 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide care for a heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, and orthopedic patient population
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must be at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address
• Prior UPH FTE or PRN float pool employees are restricted from travel assignments at other UPH market facilities within 12 months
• Required to work 1-2 of the 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$3,106/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$40,379

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$161,514

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,783/wk

Regular Hours

$32.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,280

OT Hours

$62.88 x 8 hours/wk = $503

Weekly Stipends

$1,323/wk

Lodging

$121.00 x 7 days = $847

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$3,106/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,795 - $3,106. The $3,106 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Facility Information

Facility address requires login

Bed Count

--

Setting

--

--

--

EMR

--

Teaching Facility

--

American Traveler Benefits

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401k with match

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$3,106/wk

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

$3,106/wk

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 2 days ago

Shift

Nights, 4x12hrs

Hours

48 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 28, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit with required neuro, ortho, and stepdown experience plus IA/compact RN licensure.

Details

• Surg/Neuro/Ortho Progressive Care Unit within a hospital setting
• 25-bed unit with heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and ortho patient population
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:6
• Night shift, 4x12s, with option for 48 or 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required (every other weekend for 48-hour schedules or every third weekend for 36-hour schedules)
• No on-call requirements
• Required to float across IMMC, ILH, and MWH campuses
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active IA or compact/multistate RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• NIHSS certification preferred, may be obtained during onboarding
• Minimum 24 months of Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital setting required
• Neurology/neurosurgery care experience required
• Ortho/orthopedic care experience required
• Trauma care experience highly preferred, Level I trauma experience highly preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium/Na drips required
• Experience with telemetry, chest tubes, and Airvo highly preferred
• EKG/strip reading and telemetry experience required
• De-escalation certification preferred (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA)
• Skills checklist specific to Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Professional reference from a supervisor within the last 24 months preferred
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment within the last 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide care for a heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, and orthopedic patient population
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must be at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address
• Prior UPH FTE or PRN float pool employees are restricted from travel assignments at other UPH market facilities within 12 months
• Required to work 1-2 of the 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$3,106/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$40,379

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$161,514

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,783/wk

Regular Hours

$32.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,280

OT Hours

$62.88 x 8 hours/wk = $503

Weekly Stipends

$1,323/wk

Lodging

$121.00 x 7 days = $847

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$3,106/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,795 - $3,106. The $3,106 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Facility Information

Facility address requires login

Bed Count

--

Setting

--

--

--

EMR

--

Teaching Facility

--

American Traveler Benefits

Health

Day 1

Day 1

401k with match

Opt In

...and many more!

Why American Traveler?

Unmatched Support and Transparency

Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.

Empowering Technology

Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.

Exceptional Pay and Benefits

Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.

Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise

Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.

Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.