Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $3,083 per week

First Connect Health
  • Des Moines, IA
  • $32 Per Hour
5 days ago

Job Description

First Connect Health 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: 08/31/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 48 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

 

Hiring: RN – PCU | Des Moines, IA

Pay Package

  • Gross Weekly: $3,083/week
  • W2 Rate: $32/hour
  • Weekly Stipend: $1,407

Requirements

  • 24 months of Med/Surg, IMCU, Stepdown, or PCU experience in a hospital/medical center setting
  • Neurology/Neurosurgery care experience
  • Orthopedic/Ortho care experience
  • EPIC EMR experience
  • Drip experience with Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium/Na
  • EKG, telemetry, strip reading & measuring experience
  • BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
  • Iowa RN license or Compact RN license required

Interested candidates can apply for their next assignment.
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About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

  • Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus

Numbers & Facts

LocationDes Moines, IA

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
  • Electrocardiogramunmatched
  • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Epic Systemsunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Heparinunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Medicineunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Neurologyunmatched
  • Neurosurgeryunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Orthopedicsunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • Telemetryunmatched
  • The Joint Commission (TJC)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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