Progressive Care Unit RN
Des Moines, IA
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,180/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Progressive Care Nurse, Definitive Observation Unit Nurse, Intermediate Care Nurse, Stepdown Nurse or Surgical Stepdown Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Overview
- Temp assignment in Des Moines, Iowa
- Nights shift
- 13-week contract
- Unit has 25 beds
- Patient population includes heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and ortho
- RN ratios are 1:5–6
- Traveler must float across all campuses
- NBO: 16 hrs
Required Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
- Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
- Experience in an acute care setting
- Orthopedic care experience
- Orthopedic surgery experience
- Neurosurgery experience
- Experience with Epic
- EKG / strip reading and measuring / telemetry experience
- Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium drip experience
- Driver's license
- AHA or ARC ACLS
- AHA or ARC BLS
- One completed travel assignment in the previous 12 months
- No first-time travelers
Preferred
- Trauma care experience
- Trauma Level I experience
- Specialty equipment experience with telemetry, left equipment, chest tubes, and airvo
- De-escalation certificate; CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA accepted
- NIHSS, which can be obtained during onboarding
Scheduling and Holiday Expectations
- Contractor is required to work 1–2 of the 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
Additional Notes
- Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver’s license
- Past employees of UPH have a 12-month separation policy for travel assignments in another market, with an exception for those who previously worked travel at UPH
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
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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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