PCU RN
Des Moines, IA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,123/weekOverview
- Start Date08/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Definitive Observation Unit Nurse, Progressive Care Nurse, Neuro PCU Nurse, Orthopedics Nurse, Surgical Stepdown Nurse, Stepdown Nurse, Telemetry PCU Nurse or Intermediate Care Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse — Progressive Care Unit
Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Shift
- Days
Job Type
- Temp
Required Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Driver's License
- 2 years of Progressive Care Unit experience
- Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- ACLS
- EKG/strip reading experience
- Telemetry experience
- Med Surg experience
- Neurology experience
- Neurosurgery experience
- Orthopedics experience
- 3% Sodium (Na) drip experience
- Experience with Epic
Preferred Qualifications
- Trauma care experience
- Trauma Level I experience
- De-escalation certificate accepted from CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA
- NIHSS
Clinical Setting
- Progressive care unit with heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and orthopedic patients
- 25-bed unit
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5–6
Key Responsibilities
- Float across all campuses
- Work 1–2 of the 3 upcoming summer holidays unless the unit is closed
Clinical Skills / Equipment
- Heparin, PCA, and 3% sodium drips
- Telemetry, chest tubes, and Airvo
Additional Notes
- Navy blue scrubs required
- 16-hour NBO
- Local radius rule: 50 miles
- Past employees of the listed health system may be restricted from returning to travel roles under the stated separation policy
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
4 nurses found this helpful
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
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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