Travel Nurse RN Step Down in Des Moines, IA

Agency: Modern Healthcare Solutions

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Pay: $2,512/wk

Shift: Night, 3x12 hr

Start date: Nov 23, 2026

Assignment length: 13 weeks

We are looking for a Travel Step Down RN for a great Travel nursing job in Des Moines, IA. This Step Down Travel nursing job pays for 36 hours a week for 13 weeks. With Wanderly you can compare Travel nurse salary from leading Travel nurse agencies in the United States. With Wanderly you can chat and apply to any agency for this Travel Nursing Job with Wanderly’s Universal Application. Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description We are seeking skilled Registered Nurses to join our Progressive Care Unit (PCU). Candidates will be responsible for providing exceptional care to patients requiring stepdown or progressive care services. This position involves working nights, with options for shifts and weekend rotations. Shift Details Nights: 4x12 hour shifts, 48 hours/week (3x12 shifts can be accommodated if preferred) No on-call requirements Weekend responsibilities: Usually every other or every third weekend, including holiday rotation Unit Details Patient Types: Post TNK, Orthopedic, Crani-neurosurgery, Laminectomies, Polytrauma Floating across other medical-surgical units may be required Patient Ratios: 1:5-6 Bed Size: 25 Common Drips/Titrations: Heparin gtts, PCAs, 3% sodium Equipment Utilized: Lift equipment, telemetry, chest tubes, Airvo Qualifications 24 months of experience in Stepdown, Progressive Care, or Medical Surgical settings required Experience in neuro/neurology care required Experience in ortho/orthopedic care required Trauma care experience preferred Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system required Must have completed at least one travel contract within the last 12 months Proficiency in using/reading lift equipment, telemetry, chest tubes, and Airvo required Experience administering Heparin and Patient-Controlled Analgesics (PCAs) required Experience with 3% sodium administration preferred ACLS certification is advantageous Additional Requirements Active Iowa nursing license or compact/multistate license required at the time of submission Professional references from charge nurses, supervisors, or nurse managers within the past 24 months preferred Driver’s license documentation required AHA/Active American Heart Association or ARC/AMERICAN RED CROSS BLS certification required NIHSS certification required (can be obtained during onboarding) A de-escalation certificate may be needed Orientation Dates Orientation sessions are scheduled for 10/26 and 11/9. Holiday Commitment Contractors may be required to work 1-2 of the 3 upcoming Winter holidays unless the unit is closed. PK-38375900