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9 Iowa Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Jobs

  • $2,823/wk
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    Waterloo, IA
    PCU Float Pool
    RN
    Aug 10 (13 wks) · Night · 4x12
    6 days ago
  • $2,638/wk
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    Iowa City, IA
    Intermediate Care Unit
    RN
    Jul 27 (13 wks) · Night · 3x12
  • $2,500/wk
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    Iowa City, IA
    Step Down Unit
    RN
    Jul 27 (13 wks) · Night · 3x12
  • $2,500/wk
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    Iowa City, IA
    Step Down Unit
    RN
    Jul 27 (13 wks) · Variable · 3x12
  • $2,281/wk
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    Council Bluffs, IA
    Step Down Unit
    RN
    Aug 03 (13 wks) · Night · 3x12
    1 day ago
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  • $2,135/wk
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    Des Moines, IA
    PCU Float Pool
    RN
    ASAP (26 wks) · Night · 3x12
  • $2,124/wk
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    Sioux City, IA
    Progressive Care Unit
    RN
    Jul 20 (13 wks) · Day · 3x12
  • $2,124/wk
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    Sioux City, IA
    Progressive Care Unit
    RN
    Aug 03 (13 wks) · Night · 3x12
    6 hours ago
  • $2,053/wk
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    Des Moines, IA
    PCU Float Pool
    RN
    ASAP (13 wks) · Night · 3x12
  • Day 1 benefits: healthcare & 401k
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    Waterloo, IA
    Night
    4 shifts x 12 hours
    Start August 10th · 13 wks

    Contract Details

    Job TypeTravel
    Nurse/Patient1/6
    Contract Date08/10/2026 - 11/09/2026
    Radius RulesCandidates must live at least 50 miles away from this facility in order to be considered a traveler when applying for this role.

    Travel Pay Breakdown

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    Total$2,823/wk
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    Benefits

    Health
    HealthDay 1
    Dental
    DentalDay 1
    Vision
    VisionDay 1
    401k
    401k(opt in)

    Additional Information

    Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

    Additional Details:

    Required Skills/Experience:

    • 24 months of experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, Tele, or Med/Tele required.
    • First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience; hospital/medical center experience will be prioritized.
    • Experience, comfort, and proficiency with heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin drips required.
    • Must be able to comfortably and confidently read EKG/ECG and perform all tele-related duties/responsibilities, including rhythm strips and dysrhythmia reads.

    Required Credentials:

    • Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment required; minimum passing score of 80%.

    Special Requests:

    • Past UPH float pool FTE or PRN employees cannot work travel in another market if they currently work there or have worked there within the past 12 months; this does not apply to prior UPH travel employees.
    • Unless the unit is closed, required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.

    Shift & Scheduling:

    • No call.
    • Every other weekend.
    • Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week.

    Floating Requirements:

    • Required to float across Med Surg, BH, ED, ICU, and some post-procedural areas when needed; there is no home unit. Primary care will be Med Surg, floating across units where assistance is needed most based on census and staffing.

    PCU Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary

    Responsibilities of a PCU nurse include maintaining ventilators, administering treatments and medications, collaborating with members of the healthcare team, and communicating with patients and their families. Registered Nurses who specialize in progressive care will need BLS and ACLS certifications. Progressive Care Unit nurses usually have between 3 and 4 patients; this ratio may vary depending on the facility. The annual salary in the United States for a PCU Nurse is $88,000. Salaries may be higher if a nurse has additional education or PCU certifications.

    Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Iowa

    Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurses work in hospital and skilled rehab settings. The Progressive Care Unit is an intermediate unit between the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) and med-surg units. It is also called a "step-down unit." Patients are not as acutely ill as those in the ICU, but are also not stable enough to be in a med-surg unit with a higher nurse-patient ratio. Job descriptions for PCU nurses note excellent critical thinking skills, prior emergency or critical care experience, and assessment skills. Are you an experienced PCU Nurse? Explore and apply for high-paying travel nurse jobs today.