First Connect Health 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 / 20 / 2025
- Duration : 20 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type : Travel
Requirements :
Certifications Required : BLS, ACLS, NIHSSState / Compact license required
2 years of RN-PCU experience required
# of Beds : 22Nurse : Patient Ratios : 1 : 04Common diagnoses / Types of patients : Heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, strokeAre RNs required to titrate drips? : YesCommon titratable & / or set rate drips : Cardizem, amiodarone, nitroIs there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? : Yes- does take a full patient assignmentAre there nurse aids / patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties? : Yes- 1 : 10RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot? : CPAPAre there Tele / Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? : RNs must read and interpret stripsShifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) : 0630-1900, 1830-0700 / / cyclic schedulingWeekend Requirements : EveryotherHoliday Requirements : 1 major, 1 minorFloating Requirements : Will float to ICU if appropriate and has experienceHow many shifts of unit / department specific orientation? : 1- 12 hour shift in the departmentAdditional Notes : Fast paced unit with many admits and discharges. Attributes that help make a nurse successful in this department are a positive attitude, teamwork, patient oriented, and comes to work to care for someoneMed sol : 967488
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
Medical benefitsSick pay401k retirement planWeekly payReferral bonus