Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift Location unspecified. This position involves providing patient care in a fast-paced step-down setting with a focus on patients experiencing heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, strokes, and other complex conditions. The role requires a proactive, team-oriented approach and the ability to handle admits and discharges efficiently.
Job Details
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 09/28/2026 to 12/28/2026
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS certification, ACLS certification, NIHSS certification, with at least 2 years of clinical experience in a relevant setting
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro; ability to interpret telemetry strips; experience with electronic charting systems such as EPIC
Duties: Administering and titrating titratable drips, reading telemetry strips, trouble-shooting equipment like CPAP, collaborating with charge nurses, and providing patient-centered care in a high-acuity unit
Additional Information: Nurses must pass a pass/fail exam on Friday during orientation, achieving at least 90%. Artificial nails are prohibited, and candidates must hold a valid drivers license to be assessed for radius restrictions. The unit includes patient care techs, respiratory therapists, and telemetry/monitor technicians. Floating to ICU is permitted for those with relevant experience. RTO requests must be submitted upfront, as additional requests will not be approved.
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 #1314340. 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: Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
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.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Skills
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