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Thrive Staffing lists this Travel Stepdown / PCU RN - $2,203 per week opportunity in council bluffs, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/09/2026
Duration: 18 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Stepdown unit. This nursing position involves a night shift and offers the opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Unit Information Unit Type: Stepdown
Number of Beds: 22
Nurse-Patient Ratio: 1:4
Common Diagnoses: Heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, stroke
Additional Support: Nurse aides/patient care techs available with a ratio of 1:10
Shift Details Shift Length: 12 hours
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Shift Times: 18:30 - 07:00
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirement: 1 major holiday, 1 minor holiday
Role Responsibilities Provide clinical care to patients in a Stepdown unit setting.
Administer medications and manage IVs, including titration of drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin.
Cluster patient monitoring - read and interpret telemetry strips.
Work collaboratively with a charge nurse who also takes a full patient assignment.
Assist with CPAP therapy as needed.
May be required to float to the ICU if appropriately experienced.
Qualifications Years of Experience: 2 years required
Required Certifications: BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
Orientation and Training New hires will be required to complete a 12-hour department-specific orientation, including a pass/fail exam on skills learned during the orientation. A score of 90% is required to successfully complete the exam.
Additional Notes This unit is characterized by a fast-paced environment with frequent admits and discharges. Ideal candidates will possess a positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Professional Policies Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care departments; refusal to comply will result in termination.
A driver's license is required for verification of residency outside a 50-mile radius.
Thrive Staffing Job ID . 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
About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees-we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
Worksite address
council bluffs, IA, 51502, US
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