Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Davenport, IA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,167/weekOverview
- Start Date09/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a dynamic Progressive Care Unit in Davenport, Iowa, and put your clinical expertise to work in a high-acuity travel nursing assignment. This 13-week PCU RN opportunity is ideal for a confident Registered Nurse who enjoys stepdown and telemetry nursing, strong patient monitoring, and delivering exceptional care in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) to support a patient-centered team focused on safe, attentive care for individuals who require close monitoring and strong clinical judgment. This travel RN job in Iowa offers a consistent schedule, a supportive team atmosphere, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every shift.
Healthcare Job Details
- Location: Davenport, IA
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 08/23/2026
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Estimated Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Hours Per Week: 36 hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,960-$2,290
RN Job Requirements
- Active RN license and eligibility to work in the state of Iowa
- Minimum 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in PCU, stepdown, telemetry, or a similar acute care setting
- Strong assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to provide safe, reliable care for patients with changing acuity
- Reliable, team-oriented approach with excellent communication skills
- Willingness to complete required onboarding and compliance documentation
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to progressive care patients with diverse clinical needs
- Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and respond appropriately
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to the plan of care
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support patient outcomes
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient progress
- Educate patients and families on care plans, recovery, and follow-up needs
- Maintain a professional, compassionate presence in a fast-paced clinical environment
Why Consider This Travel Nursing Opportunity?
- Work in a rewarding PCU nursing job with a collaborative care team
- Enjoy a 13-week Iowa nursing job with a consistent day-shift schedule
- Gain experience in a supportive progressive care and telemetry setting
- Take the next step in your travel nurse career in Davenport, IA
Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit RN travel assignment in Davenport, Iowa and join a healthcare team that values strong clinical skills, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Davenport, IA
As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Davenport, IA here's what you should know:- Davenport's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 84°F, and in winter, average lows are around 14°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Davenport.
- Davenport is car-friendly, and public transportation options are also available.
- Davenport has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Davenport offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks and recreational areas along the Mississippi River.
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