Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Des Moines, IA
Olaro
4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,996/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (Nights)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit & Patient Care Information
- Unit size: 25 beds
- Patient types: heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, orthopedic
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5 to 1:6
- Drips administered: Heparin, PCA, 3% Sodium (no titration)
- Specialty equipment: telemetry, left equipment, chest tubes, Airvo
- Scrubs color: Navy Blue
- Float requirement: Must float across multiple campuses within the system
- EMR system: EPIC
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
- Completed at least one travel assignment
- BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- ACLS certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience with 3% Sodium/Na drip
- Medical-Surgical nursing experience
- Neurology and neurosurgery nursing experience
- Orthopedic nursing experience
- Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system
Experience & Travel Requirements
- Must have completed at least one travel assignment within the past 12 months (no first-time travelers)
Work Conditions & Scheduling
- Night shift
- Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Typical hours: 36-40 hours/week; overtime billable after 40 hours
- Call back and on-call pay available (details not included here)
Additional Notes
- Employee separation policy restricts travel assignments within this system if previously employed as full-time or PRN within the last 12 months
- Local radius rule: candidates should be within 50 miles of the facility
This position is ideal for experienced progressive care nurses with strong neuro, ortho, and trauma skills who have recent travel nursing experience and are comfortable working nights and holidays in a specialized telemetry environment.
Employer
Olaro
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Olaro Company Description
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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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