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Progressive Care Unit RN
Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Methodist Medical Center

$1,995-3,300/week
Posted 19 hours ago
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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

Facility

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 479 beds
ADDRESS1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309
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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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