Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,314 per week

Modern Healthcare Solutions 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
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Progressive Care Unit (PCU) team. This position plays a crucial role in providing high-quality care to patients with various cardiac conditions.

• Night shifts: 3 shifts per week (12-hour shifts), totaling 36 hours


• Holiday rotation required


• No on-call requirements


• Work every third weekend

• Patient Types: Rhythm disturbances, heart failure, myocardial infarction (MI), cardiac catheterization lab (CCL) recovery, and medical-surgical overflow


• Patient Ratios: Days - 1:3-5, Nights - 1:5-6


• Bed Size: 24 beds


• Common Drips: Nitro, Cardene, Heparin, Diltiazem, Dopamine, etc.


• Telemetry technology for constant monitoring


• Required to float to other units as needed

• Provide comprehensive care to patients in a progressive care setting


• Administer cardiac drips and titration


• Monitor patient conditions and collaborate with the healthcare team


• Maintain accurate electronic medical records using EPIC system

• Minimum of 24 months of current experience in Telemetry, Cardiac, Stepdown, or Progressive Care nursing


• Experience with patient populations requiring ICD and pacemaker management


• Cardiac rhythm experience is essential


• Proficient in EPIC electronic medical records


• Experience with cardiac drips and titration is required


• Level II trauma experience is preferred; Level I trauma experience is a plus


• Active Iowa nursing license or multistate license at the time of submission


• BLS and ACLS certification from American Heart Association or equivalent is mandatory

Join a dynamic team that values teamwork, compassion, and excellence in patient care. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a supportive environment.

Modern Healthcare Solutions Job ID #38163117. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Stepdown,19:00:00-07:00:00

Modern Healthcare Solutions is a woman-owned and operated healthcare staffing company dedicated to connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with leading facilities nationwide. We believe great care begins with genuine connection—and our boutique approach ensures every clinician receives personalized attention, never just a number.  You’ll work with a recruiter who knows you by name, advocates for you, and helps you choose assignments that move your career forward. 

• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Guaranteed Hours
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits