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RN - 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 compassionate care to stepdown patients with heart failure, afib, respiratory distress, and stroke
- Titrate critical drips like Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro with confidence
- Interpret telemetry strips and respond to rhythm changes in real time
- Collaborate with a dedicated charge nurse and patient care techs in a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Float to ICU as needed if you have the experience and desire to expand your skills
- Fast-paced unit with daily admits and discharges - every shift brings new challenges
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Iowa or compact state - we can help with licensing
- At least 2 years of recent stepdown or telemetry experience
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required at submittal
- Comfortable titrating multiple drips and reading your own tele strips
- Driver's license required for verification of residence
- EPIC charting experience preferred but training available
Knowledge & Skills
- Expertise in telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Proficiency in drip titration for cardioactive medications
- Strong assessment skills for rapidly changing patient conditions
- Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records
- Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to make your stay comfortable
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
- 401K retirement savings plan with company match
- Travel reimbursement to get you here and back
- Licensure reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- 24/7 support from a dedicated recruiter who has your back
Travel Perks: Explore Council Bluffs, Iowa
Explore the Loess Hills for hiking and scenic views, visit the casinos and attractions in Council Bluffs, or take a short drive across the river to Omaha for world-class dining, the Henry Doorly Zoo, and the Old Market district.
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Ready to start your next adventure as a RN - 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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