PCU RN
Council Bluffs, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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.

Details

• Acute care Stepdown/PCU unit in a Level 3 trauma facility with 22 beds
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
• Common diagnoses include heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, and stroke
• RNs required to titrate drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes a full patient assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:10 ratio
• CPAP equipment used; RNs troubleshoot as needed
• RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• 12-hour night shifts, cyclic scheduling (0630-1900, 1830-0700)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage includes 1 major and 1 minor holiday
• May float to ICU if appropriate experience is held
• Uses EPIC charting system
• Fast-paced unit with frequent admissions and discharges

Requirements

• Active IA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 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
• Pending licenses or certifications will not be accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to stepdown/PCU patients including drip titration and telemetry monitoring
• Successful candidates demonstrate a positive attitude, teamwork, and a patient-oriented approach
• One 12-hour shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• Must pass a pass/fail open-book exam on skills learned during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
• RTO must be requested upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after submission