Progressive Care Unit RN
Des Moines, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN)

Overview

• Temp RN role in Des Moines, Iowa
• Nights
• 13-week contract
• Unit has 25 beds
• Patient population includes heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and ortho
• RN ratio: 1:5–6
• Traveler must float across all campuses
• No locals accepted; candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility
• No first-time travelers; must have completed at least one travel assignment in the previous 12 months

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 2 years of PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment in the previous 12 months
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Driver's License
• Experience with cardiac drips (Heparin, PCA, 3% Sodium/Na)
• EKG / Strip reading & measuring / telemetry experience
• Med Surg experience
• Neurosurgery experience
• Orthopedics experience
• Experience with Epic

Preferred Qualifications

• Trauma care experience
• Trauma Level I experience
• Specialty equipment experience with telemetry, left equipment, chest tubes, and airvo
• NIHSS
• De-escalation certificate; CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA accepted

Scheduling and Holiday Expectations

• NBO: 16 hours
• Required to work 1–2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed

Additional Notes

• Scrubs: Navy Blue
• Orientation dates listed: 10/26 and 11/9