Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,905 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse, located in the specified location, is responsible for providing high-quality patient care to individuals with complex medical conditions. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and optimal recovery during a scheduled assignment.

Job Details

• Position Description: Responsible for managing patient care in a Progressive Care Unit, including neurological, orthopedic, and trauma patients, with a focus on telemetry, chest tubes, and airway management.


• Certifications/Education Requirements: Iowa state license or compact/multistate license required; active American Heart Association or ARC/Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required.


• Experience Requirements: 24 months of current Medical Surgical, Intermediate Care Unit, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital or medical center setting required; neurology/neurosurgery and orthopedic care experience highly preferred.


• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.


• Required Qualifications: 24 months of current Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience; active Iowa or multistate license; experience in EKG/telemetry reading; certifications including BLS, ACLS; driver's license.


• Additional Information: Must be willing to float across all campuses; orientation begins on 10/26/2026. No first-time travelers; previous travel experience within 12 months required.


• Submission Requirements: Quick screening via phone call or text from a 405 area code; documentation includes license, certifications, and references.

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 #1324147. 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

You 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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus