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CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs IA Iowa Council Bluffs, Iowa Compact States RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit DOU - Direct Observation Unit Intermediate Care Stepdown Surgical ICU Stepdown 12 hours, nights Medical Talent Job ID #38447515. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Medical Talent

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs IA Iowa Council Bluffs, Iowa Compact States RN Stepdown DOU - Direct Observation Unit Intermediate Care PCU - Progressive Care Unit Surgical ICU Stepdown 12 hours, nights Malone Healthcare - Nursing

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Sep 14, 2026</li><li>Length: 18 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Progressive Care/Stepdown Unit requiring 2+ years of experience and an IA or compact RN license.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Stepdown/PCU unit in an acute care hospital setting at a Level 3 trauma facility</li><li>22-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio</li><li>Common diagnoses include heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, and stroke</li><li>RNs are required to titrate drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro</li><li>Charge nurse is present each shift and carries a full patient assignment</li><li>Nurse aides/patient care techs are on the unit at a 1:10 ratio</li><li>RNs troubleshoot CPAP equipment as needed</li><li>RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips</li><li>12-hour night shifts (0630-1900 or 1830-0700) with cyclic scheduling</li><li>Every other weekend required</li><li>Holiday coverage required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday</li><li>May float to ICU if experience is appropriate</li><li>Uses Epic EMR</li><li>18-week assignment with 36 guaranteed hours per week</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active IA or compact RN license required</li><li>Minimum 2 years of RN experience required</li><li>BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required</li><li>Stepdown/PCU or acute care experience required</li><li>Ability to titrate cardiac drips and interpret telemetry strips required</li><li>Driver's license required for consideration</li><li>Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility</li><li>Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Fast-paced unit with frequent admissions and discharges</li><li>Success in this role favors a positive attitude, teamwork, and a patient-focused approach</li><li>Unit-specific orientation includes one 12-hour shift</li><li>Orientation includes a pass/fail open-book skills exam requiring a 90% score to continue in the assignment</li><li>Artificial fingernails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them may result in contract termination</li><li>RTO must be requested upfront, and additional RTO will not be approved after submission</li></ul>

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs IA Iowa Council Bluffs, Iowa Compact States RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit DOU - Direct Observation Unit Intermediate Care Stepdown Surgical ICU Stepdown 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-746852. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit American Traveler

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs IA Iowa Council Bluffs, Iowa Compact States RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit DOU - Direct Observation Unit Intermediate Care Stepdown Surgical ICU Stepdown 12 hours, nights Medical Talent Job ID #37883224. 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 (PCU),19:00:00-07:00:00 Medical Talent

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Nov 9, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown/PCU night shift position requiring a IA or compact RN license and at least 2 years of experience.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Stepdown/PCU unit in an acute care hospital setting, Trauma Level 3</li><li>22-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio</li><li>Common diagnoses include heart failure, AFib, respiratory distress, and stroke</li><li>RNs required to titrate drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro</li><li>Charge nurse present on each shift and takes a full patient assignment</li><li>Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:10 ratio</li><li>RNs must troubleshoot CPAP equipment</li><li>RNs required to read and interpret their own telemetry strips</li><li>12-hour night shifts, cyclic scheduling (0630-1900 or 1830-0700)</li><li>Every other weekend required</li><li>Holiday coverage includes 1 major and 1 minor holiday</li><li>May float to ICU if appropriately experienced</li><li>Uses EPIC EMR</li><li>Fast-paced unit with frequent admissions and discharges</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active IA or compact RN license required</li><li>Minimum 2 years of RN experience required</li><li>Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS</li><li>Acute care stepdown/PCU experience required</li><li>EPIC EMR experience preferred</li><li>Driver's license required for consideration</li><li>Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility</li><li>Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Provide stepdown-level care to patients with cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions requiring close monitoring</li><li>One 12-hour shift of unit-specific orientation provided</li><li>Pass/fail open-book exam on skills learned required during orientation with a 90% passing threshold</li><li>Successful candidates demonstrate a positive attitude, teamwork, and patient-oriented approach</li><li>Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility</li><li>Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year</li><li>Upfront RTO must be submitted at time of consideration; additional RTO requests will not be approved afterward</li><li>First-time travelers may be considered</li></ul>

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs IA Iowa Council Bluffs, Iowa Compact States RN Stepdown DOU - Direct Observation Unit Intermediate Care PCU - Progressive Care Unit Surgical ICU Stepdown 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-771905. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit American Traveler

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Nov 9, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) position requiring 2 years of experience and an IA or compact RN license.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Acute care Stepdown/PCU unit in a Level 3 trauma facility with 22 beds</li><li>Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4</li><li>Common diagnoses include heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, and stroke</li><li>RNs required to titrate drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro</li><li>Charge nurse present on each shift and takes a full patient assignment</li><li>Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:10 ratio</li><li>CPAP equipment used; RNs troubleshoot as needed</li><li>RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips</li><li>12-hour night shifts, cyclic scheduling (0630-1900, 1830-0700)</li><li>Every other weekend required</li><li>Holiday coverage includes 1 major and 1 minor holiday</li><li>May float to ICU if appropriate experience is held</li><li>Uses EPIC charting system</li><li>Fast-paced unit with frequent admissions and discharges</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active IA or Compact RN license required</li><li>Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required</li><li>Minimum 2 years of RN experience required</li><li>Driver's license required for consideration</li><li>Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility</li><li>Pending licenses or certifications will not be accepted</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Provide direct patient care to stepdown/PCU patients including drip titration and telemetry monitoring</li><li>Successful candidates demonstrate a positive attitude, teamwork, and a patient-oriented approach</li><li>One 12-hour shift of unit-specific orientation provided</li><li>Must pass a pass/fail open-book exam on skills learned during orientation with a minimum score of 90%</li><li>Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove will result in contract termination</li><li>Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility</li><li>Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year</li><li>RTO must be requested upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after submission</li></ul>

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs IA Iowa Council Bluffs, Iowa Compact States RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit DOU - Direct Observation Unit Intermediate Care Stepdown Surgical ICU Stepdown 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-771111. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit American Traveler

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs IA Iowa Council Bluffs, Iowa Compact States RN Stepdown DOU - Direct Observation Unit Intermediate Care PCU - Progressive Care Unit Surgical ICU Stepdown 12 hours, nights Medical Talent Job ID #38468463. 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 (PCU),19:00:00-07:00:00 Medical Talent

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs IA Iowa Council Bluffs, Iowa Compact States RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit Surgical ICU Stepdown Intermediate Care Stepdown 12 hours, nights TRS Healthcare Job ID #1534582. 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: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse TRS Healthcare

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs IA Iowa Council Bluffs, Iowa Compact States RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit Surgical ICU Stepdown Intermediate Care Stepdown 12 hours, nights TRS Healthcare Job ID #1507734. 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: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse TRS Healthcare

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs IA Iowa Council Bluffs, Iowa Compact States RN Orthopedics 12 hours, nights TRS Healthcare Job ID #1541904. 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: Orthopedics Registered Nurse TRS Healthcare

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs jobs

PCU RN

$3,009/week

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$2,311/week

Stepdown / PCU RN

$2,311/week

Stepdown / PCU RN

$2,275/week

PCU RN

$2,275/week

PCU RN

$2,275/week

PCU RN

$2,239/week

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

$2,204/week

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

$2,204/week

Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics

$2,123/week

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