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 an experienced RN for a Stepdown/PCU night shift position requiring a IA or compact RN license and at least 2 years of experience.

Details

• Stepdown/PCU unit in an acute care hospital setting, Trauma Level 3
• 22-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• 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
• RNs must troubleshoot CPAP equipment
• RNs required to read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• 12-hour night shifts, cyclic scheduling (0630-1900 or 1830-0700)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage includes 1 major and 1 minor holiday
• May float to ICU if appropriately experienced
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Fast-paced unit with frequent admissions and discharges

Requirements

• Active IA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Acute care stepdown/PCU experience required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 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
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments

Additional Information

• Provide stepdown-level care to patients with cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions requiring close monitoring
• One 12-hour shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• Pass/fail open-book exam on skills learned required during orientation with a 90% passing threshold
• Successful candidates demonstrate a positive attitude, teamwork, and patient-oriented approach
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• 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
• Upfront RTO must be submitted at time of consideration; additional RTO requests will not be approved afterward
• First-time travelers may be considered