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Registered Nurse - Stepdown/PCU – UHC Staffing

Registered Nurse - Stepdown/PCU

Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Start Date: 08-03-2026

End Date: 11-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts), cyclic scheduling, every other weekend, 1 major and 1 minor holiday

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care to stepdown/PCU patients with conditions like heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke
Titrate critical drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro
Interpret telemetry strips and monitor cardiac rhythms
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced 22-bed unit
Assume charge nurse duties as needed, including a full patient assignment
Participate in admission, discharge, and patient education

Qualifications

Active RN license in Iowa (or compact state)
At least 2 years of recent stepdown/PCU experience
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
Comfortable with EPIC charting system
Driver's license required for radius verification
No artificial nails allowed in patient care areas

Knowledge & Skills

Expertise in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
Strong telemetry interpretation skills
Ability to manage high-acuity patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, and respiratory issues
Proficiency with CPAP and other respiratory equipment
Excellent teamwork and communication in a high-volume unit

Benefits

Generous weekly pay package including housing stipend and meals/incidentals
Travel reimbursement to help you get here and back
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
401K retirement savings plan with company match
Licensure reimbursement and assistance
Bonuses and referral rewards for bringing friends along

Travel Perks: Explore Council Bluffs, Iowa

Explore Council Bluffs and the greater Omaha area! Enjoy the Missouri Riverfront, visit the Omaha Zoo and Aquarium, catch a show at the Holland Performing Arts Center, or try your luck at one of the local casinos. Outdoor enthusiasts will love Hitchcock Nature Center and the nearby Loess Hills for hiking and scenic views.

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Stepdown/PCU? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

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