Travel Nurse RN Step Down in Des Moines, IA

Agency: Modern Healthcare Solutions

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Pay: $3,312/wk

Shift: Night, 4x12 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 48 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) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Shift Details 4x12 hour shifts, 48 hours/week (can accommodate 3x12 shifts if preferred) No on-call requirements Weekend duties typically every other or third weekend, including holiday rotation Job Description A rewarding opportunity awaits for an experienced Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficient nursing skills and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Unit Details Patient Types: Post TNK, Ortho, Crani-neurosurgery, laminectomies, polytrauma Ratios: 1:5-6 Bed Size: 25 Drips/Titrations: Heparin gtts, PCAs, 3% sodium Required Equipment Experience: Lift equipment, telemetry, chest tubes, airvo Qualifications 24 months of stepdown, progressive care, or medical/surgical experience in a hospital setting is required Experience in neuro/neurology care is required Experience in ortho/orthopedic care is required Experience with trauma care is highly preferred EPIC EMR experience is required Completion of at least one travel contract within the previous 12 months is required Experience using and reading lift equipment, telemetry, chest tubes, and airvo is required Experience administering heparin and PCAs is required Experience administering 3% sodium is preferred ACLS certification is preferred Certification Requirements BLS (AHA) certification is required NIHSS certification is required (can be obtained during onboarding) Additional Information Travelers may be required to float across multiple locations within the region. PK-38375903