PCU / Stepdown

Cardiac Telemetry / PCU — Travel RN | Des Moines, IA

Nights | 13-Week Contract

This cardiac telemetry unit cares for a high-acuity cardiac population including patients with rhythm disturbances, heart failure, acute MI, post-CCL recovery, and medical/surgical overflow. The unit uses continuous telemetry tech monitoring and routinely manages vasoactive and cardiac drips including nitroglycerin, nicardipine, heparin, diltiazem, and dopamine.

Schedule

• Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 3x12s, 36 hrs/week
• Every 3rd weekend required
• Holiday rotation: must work 1–2 of the 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• No on-call requirement

Float Requirement

Travelers float across multiple campuses as needed.

Scrubs: Navy blue, solid

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of current Telemetry/Cardiac, Stepdown, or Progressive Care RN experience
• Experience with ICD and pacemaker patient populations
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation experience
• Cardiac drip titration experience
• Level II trauma experience (Level I preferred)
• Active Iowa RN license or multistate compact license (verified in Nursys at submission)
• BLS and ACLS — AHA or ARC
• Valid driver's license

First-Time Travelers: Accepted with a minimum of 12 months of Med/Tele, Cardiac/Tele, or PCU experience.

Submission Requirements

• Discipline-specific skills checklist
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, or director within the past 24 months (preferred)

*50-mile local radius restriction applies based on driver's license address.*