Progressive Care Unit RN
Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
$2,533-3,018/weekAHS Staffing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN)
Overview
- Temp RN role in Des Moines, Iowa
- Nights
- 13-week contract
- Unit has 25 beds
- Patient population includes heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and ortho
- RN ratio: 1:5–6
- Traveler must float across all campuses
- No locals accepted; candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility
- No first-time travelers; must have completed at least one travel assignment in the previous 12 months
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- 2 years of PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment in the previous 12 months
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Driver's License
- Experience with cardiac drips (Heparin, PCA, 3% Sodium/Na)
- EKG / Strip reading & measuring / telemetry experience
- Med Surg experience
- Neurosurgery experience
- Orthopedics experience
- Experience with Epic
Preferred Qualifications
- Trauma care experience
- Trauma Level I experience
- Specialty equipment experience with telemetry, left equipment, chest tubes, and airvo
- NIHSS
- De-escalation certificate; CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA accepted
Scheduling and Holiday Expectations
- NBO: 16 hours
- Required to work 1–2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
Additional Notes
- Scrubs: Navy Blue
- Orientation dates listed: 10/26 and 11/9
Facility
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 479 beds
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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