Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Des Moines, IA
First Connect Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – Night Shift

• Schedule: Night Shift | 4x12-Hour Shifts | 48 Hours Per Week (Can accommodate 36 hours if desired)
  • Weekend Protocol: Every 3rd weekend (or every other weekend depending on unit census).
  • On-Call Protocol: No on-call requirement.
  • Holiday Protocol [HARDSTOP]: Required to work 1 to 2 of the 3 upcoming winter holidays (unless unit is closed) [HARDSTOP].
  • Floating Protocol [HARDSTOP]: Required to float across regional system campuses as needed [HARDSTOP].
  • Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs.
• Assignment Duration: 13-Week Contract Assignment | 2 Open Positions
• Location Region: Des Moines, Iowa (IA) | Travel Candidates Only

Submission Hardstops [STRICT & NON-NEGOTIABLE]

• Experience Baseline [HARDSTOP]: Minimum 24 months (2 years) of dedicated Med-Surg, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital setting required [HARDSTOP].
• First-Time Traveler Exclusion [HARDSTOP]: First-time travelers not accepted; must have completed at least 1 travel assignment in the previous 12 months [HARDSTOP].
• Clinical Experience Mandates [HARDSTOP]:
  • Documented clinical experience in Neurology / Neurosurgery care strictly required [HARDSTOP].
  • Documented clinical experience in Orthopedic care strictly required [HARDSTOP].
  • Continuous EKG / telemetry strip reading & measuring proficiency strictly required [HARDSTOP].
  • Prior Trauma care experience highly preferred (Level I Trauma center background preferred).
• Drip Proficiency [HARDSTOP]: Direct hands-on experience managing Heparin, PCA pumps, and 3% Hypertonic Sodium Chloride (Na) infusions strictly required (no titration required) [HARDSTOP].
• EMR Requirement [HARDSTOP]: Direct clinical proficiency with Epic EMR strictly required [HARDSTOP].
• Radius Restriction [HARDSTOP]: Candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of the facility (based on driver's license address) are strictly ineligible [HARDSTOP].
• Employee Separation Policy [HARDSTOP]: Any former employee of the health system (FTE or PRN float pool) cannot work travel assignments if employed within the past 12 months [HARDSTOP]. (Prior travel contractors at the system are exempt).
• Preferred Certifications: De-escalation certification (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA accepted).