What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,905 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurse opportunity located in the specified area. This role involves caring for patients in a specialized unit that requires proficiency in medical surgical, neurology, neurotrauma, and orthopedic care. The position is primarily scheduled for night shifts, with orientation confirmed to start on 09/28/2026.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Iowa or multi-state nursing license, 24 months of current Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital or medical center setting, neurology/neurosurgery experience, orthopedic care experience, trauma care experience (highly preferred), familiarity with the EPIC electronic medical record, experience with telemetry, left equipment, chest tubes, airvo, EKG/strip reading; de-escalation certification preferred (CPI, MOAB, MAB, SAMA).
- Preferred Qualifications: Trauma level I experience, NIHSS certification, proficiency in specialty equipment and telemetry.
- Additional Information: Employees will be required to float across all campuses. Orientation is scheduled to occur on 09/28/2026. Candidates must have completed at least one previous travel assignment within the past 12 months. Candidates with a history of working travel at the organization are not eligible unless their past assignment was not within the last 12 months. The unit involves caring for patients with heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and orthopedics, with RN ratios of 1:5-6. Certification in BLS, ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS (preferred) is 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
Cross Country Job ID #1308975. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit
About Cross Country NursesYou care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Salary : $2,905