Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse in Iowa This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care in a 25-bed unit specializing in heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, ortho, and trauma cases. The role requires flexibility to float across all campuses, working nights with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 09/28/2026, and concluding on 12/28/2026.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education, and Experience: Iowa license (active or compact/multistate), BLS, ACLS (AHA), NIHSS (preferred), 24 months of current Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience, and at least one travel assignment completed in the past 12 months.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Delivering nursing care for neurology/neurosurgery, trauma, and orthopedic patients using telemetry, chest tubes, airvo, Heparin, PCA, and 3% Na. Reading telemetry strips and performing de-escalation if certified are preferred qualifications.
• Additional Information: The unit has a high patient-to-nurse ratio (1:5-6) and uses EPIC electronic medical records. Must be willing to work during summer holidays when required.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits