Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,314 per week
About the role
Modern Healthcare Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Des Moines, Iowa. The role involves providing high-quality care to patients with various cardiac conditions, including rhythm disturbances, heart failure, myocardial infarction, cardiac catheterization lab recovery, and medical‑surgical overflow. The unit has 24 beds, patient ratios of 1:3‑5 on days and 1:5‑6 on nights, and uses telemetry technology for constant monitoring. Common drips include nitro, cardene, heparin, diltiazem, dopamine, etc., and the nurse may be required to float to other units as needed. Join a dynamic team that values teamwork, compassion, and excellence in patient care, offering opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- 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 the EPIC system
Qualifications
- 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 preferred; Level I trauma experience is a plus
- Active Iowa nursing license or multistate license at time of submission
- BLS and ACLS certification from American Heart Association or equivalent is mandatory
Benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Guaranteed Hours
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
Schedule
- Night shifts: 3 shifts per week (12‑hour shifts), totaling 36 hours
- Holiday rotation required
- Work every third weekend
- No on‑call requirements