Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Sioux City, IA
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,356/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,089/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,267/week
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Shift and contract details
- Shift: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM (days, 0700 start)
- Guaranteed hours: 36 or 48 per week
- Weekend/holiday rotation: Every other weekend and holiday
- Orientation dates: November 9, November 23, or December 7
- Scrubs: Navy blue
- Local candidates: Not accepted; must live at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license
- First-time travelers: Accepted
Unit and patient population
- Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), 6SW
- Patient ratio: 1:4, potentially 1:5
- Floating: Required to the ED and all inpatient areas; may float to other local campuses within the same discipline
Patient conditions/procedures: CHF, ablation, angiogram, TCAR, EVAR, DKA, stroke, pacemaker, and sepsis
Required qualifications and documents
- At least 1 year of nursing experience
- Active Iowa or compact nursing license, verified through Nursys
- Active BLS
- Active ACLS
- Active NIHSS certification
- Mandatory reporter requirement
- Valid driver's license
- Work history
- PCU-specific skills checklist
- One supervisory reference form completed within the past 2 years
Holiday and time-off restrictions
- Must work 2 of 3 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
- Maximum of one day off request during November 25–29.
- Maximum of one day off request during December 23–27.
Employer
Voca Healthcare
50 nurses recommend working with Voca Healthcare
Pros
I met her a year ago, and was wanting to travel but I didn’t have my multi-state licenses yet. She remembered me! Not long ago she reached out to me and said she wanted to help me and that she had some terrific leads. She got me into a job in Wisconsin, and she checks on me all the time. I couldn’t ask for a better recruiter and friend! I am so blessed to have been one of her clients! I will send everyone I know to her!! ❤️"
Cons
None
Recommends working with Voca Healthcare
2 nurses found this helpful
As a Voca Traveler, you will gain new clinical skills, visit amazing places and meet awesome healthcare professionals.
As a travel health professional, your experience and dedication to patient care is in high demand throughout the United States. Whether you are a veteran traveler looking for your next opportunity, or you are looking to travel for the first time, Voca is here to support you. Voca’s experienced and dedicated travel team works in concert with you every step of the way. Our long-standing partnerships with some of the most respected and recognized healthcare organizations in the country allow us to identify career opportunities to help you increase your knowledge and experience while working with some of the best physicians and healthcare professionals in the world. At Voca, we strongly believe a better career results in a happier you. We are here to help you find a position that is professionally and personally rewarding.
About Sioux City, IA
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Sioux City, IA here's what you should know:- Sioux City's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer highs average around 85°F, while winter lows average around 10°F, so be prepared for both warm summers and cold winters.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Sioux City, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Sioux City is car-friendly, with easy access to major roadways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Sioux City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Sioux City offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and popular chains.
- You can explore art and music at the Sioux City Art Center and Orpheum Theatre.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing, biking, and hiking, while outdoor enthusiasts can visit Stone State Park for nature activities.
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