PCU RN
Des Moines, IA
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,683/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg (Nights)
Overview
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa
- Employment Type: Temp
- Shift: Nights
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Orientation Dates: 12/7 and 12/21
- Unit Size: 25 beds
- RN Ratio: 1:5-6
Patient Population and Unit Details
- Patient types: Heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, ortho
- Drips: Heparin, PCAs, 3% sodium (no titration)
- Specialty equipment: Telemetry, left equipment, chest tubes, Airvo
- Scrubs: Navy blue
- Float scope: Traveler will be required to float across all campuses of the health system.
- Holiday requirement: Unless the unit is closed, the traveler must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays.
Eligibility Restrictions
- Local radius: No local candidates. All candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility (based on driver's license).
- Separation policy: Past employees of the health system (FTE or PRN float pool) cannot work travel in another market, regardless of current or past facility, for 12 months. This does not apply to past travelers who worked travel at this health system.
- Travel experience: Does not accept first-time travelers. Candidates must have completed at least one travel assignment in the previous 12 months.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience in a hospital setting
- Valid driver's license
- Drip Experience: Heparin
- Drip Experience: PCA
- Drip Experience: 3% Sodium/Na
- EKG / Strip reading and measuring experience
- Med Surg experience
- Neurology experience
- Neurosurgery experience
- Orthopedics experience
- Telemetry experience
- Experience with Epic
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
Des Moines, IA
About
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.
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