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Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines, IA for RNs

Find Top RN Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top PCU travel nurse jobs in and around Des Moines, Iowa. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Des Moines’s PCU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Des Moines is a great location for PCU travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68130
    Distance from Des Moines: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,967 to $2,168
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from Des Moines: 123 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,967 to $2,168
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Muscatine, Iowa – 52761
    Distance from Des Moines: 133 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,429 to $3,176
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health is one of the nation’s most integrated health systems. Our physician-led team of professionals communicates clearly and effectively to address a patient’s health care in the most appropriate setting: whether that is a clinic, a hospital or at home. Through relationships with more than 280 physician clinics, 32 hospitals in metropolitan and rural communities, and home care services throughout its 9 regions, UnityPoint Health provides care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin. UnityPoint Health entities employ more than 30,000 employees, working toward innovative advancements to deliver the best outcome for every patient, every time.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Muscatine, Iowa – 52761
    Distance from Des Moines: 133 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 2, 2025
  • 6
$2,285 to $2,518
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health is one of the nation’s most integrated health systems. Our physician-led team of professionals communicates clearly and effectively to address a patient’s health care in the most appropriate setting: whether that is a clinic, a hospital or at home. Through relationships with more than 280 physician clinics, 32 hospitals in metropolitan and rural communities, and home care services throughout its 9 regions, UnityPoint Health provides care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin. UnityPoint Health entities employ more than 30,000 employees, working toward innovative advancements to deliver the best outcome for every patient, every time.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Davenport, Iowa – 52803
    Distance from Des Moines: 157 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order. Are you an Exceptional & Experienced Registered Nurse? Genesis Health System has rewarding opportunities for experienced nurses at several locations throughout the Quad Cities Area (QCA)! Compassion and evidence-based practice serves as the foundation of nursing care at Genesis. Our vision and beliefs for nursing show that we care about our patients and want what is best for them and their families.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
    Distance from Des Moines: 163 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 18, 2025
  • 13
$1,934 to $2,131
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Overland Park, Kansas – 66204
    Distance from Des Moines: 189 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,762 to $1,941
Weekly Pay*
Advent Health is a multi-regional healthcare system with 45 award-winning facilities located across nine states. A five-time winner of the Gallup Great Work Place Award and a long standing organization with a tradition of caring for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of every patient. Come work for a leader in total healthcare advancement!
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
    Distance from Des Moines: 195 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,888 to $2,081
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Grand Island, Nebraska – 68803
    Distance from Des Moines: 250 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,967 to $2,168
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Grand Island, Nebraska – 68803
    Distance from Des Moines: 250 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,967 to $2,168
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Hastings, Nebraska – 68901
    Distance from Des Moines: 259 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 18, 2025
  • 13
Contact for Details
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Saint Louis, Missouri – 63128
    Distance from Des Moines: 273 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,704 to $2,228
Weekly Pay*
EMR-EPIC Scrub Color – Black
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Saint Louis, Missouri – 63128
    Distance from Des Moines: 273 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,704 to $2,228
Weekly Pay*
Med Stepdown Type of Patients on Unit: Post-op (high acuity surgeries or lower acuity surgical pt that didn’t recover as well-needing cardiac gtt , bipap , etc ), Trauma, High Acuity Medical Number of Beds: 29 Patient Ratios: 1: 3/4 EMR-EPIC Scrub Color – Black
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Saint Louis, Missouri – 63128
    Distance from Des Moines: 273 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,704 to $2,228
Weekly Pay*
EMR-EPIC Scrub Color – Black
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Saint Louis, Missouri – 63128
    Distance from Des Moines: 273 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,704 to $2,228
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Des Moines: 300 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$2,075 to $2,287
Weekly Pay*
Any RTO must be presented UP FRONT at the time of submission. IL State Licensure and all Certifications MUST be uploaded into AMIE Web in order to submit. 50-mile radius rule, no local CLNs EPIC Experience is required NO Blocked Schedule Request RTO Restrictions: not to exceed 3 consecutive days and 7 total day per 13-week contract IL license in hand (not a compact state).
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Wichita, Kansas – 67214
    Distance from Des Moines: 335 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,707 to $1,881
Weekly Pay*
PCU RN needed for 14 bed unit with 1:4 staffing. 700 bed teaching hospital using Meditech charting. Level 1 Adult Trauma center, Level 2 Pediatric Trauma center Expect the unexpected with big-city amenities and Midwestern cost of living! Themed gardens at Botanica Wichita include a wildflower meadow and a Chinese garden. The Museum of World Treasures has Egyptian mummies and a T. rex skeleton. In Wichita you can dine at more than 1,000 restaurants or browse eclectic shops, antique stores, and open-air shopping centers.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Wichita, Kansas – 67214
    Distance from Des Moines: 335 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,601 to $1,764
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Herrin, Illinois – 62948
    Distance from Des Moines: 358 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,058 to $2,268
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Paducah, Kentucky – 42003
    Distance from Des Moines: 411 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,967 to $2,168
Weekly Pay*
Position Details: cardiac step down locals not accepted (locals are considered to be within 50 miles from facility) Dysrhythmia exam required at orientation (Study Guide available) BLS Unit Description: 26 beds Cardiac pts all on telemetry, adult Night shift is 5:1 Cardiac drips – amio, bumex, dopamine, heparin, nitro to name a few All O2 needs except for new bipaps and vents Should know heart rhythms/interpret telemetry Central line care, chest tubes, wound vacs We do have PCA support Lab available for peripheral draws Charge nurse takes patients
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota – 58201
    Distance from Des Moines: 468 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,109 to $2,324
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care unit, based in exciting Grand Forks is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota – 58201
    Distance from Des Moines: 468 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,109 to $2,324
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care unit, based in exciting Grand Forks is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota – 58201
    Distance from Des Moines: 468 miles
  • 12 E,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,109 to $2,324
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care unit, based in exciting Grand Forks is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota – 58201
    Distance from Des Moines: 468 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,109 to $2,324
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Statistics on PCU RN Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa

Here are some helpful statistics about PCU traveling nurse jobs in & near Des Moines. The data is based on the last three complete months of PCU job postings in the Des Moines and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Progressive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Des Moines and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel PCU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Des Moines, IA

What types of shifts are most common for PCU travel jobs in Des Moines?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Progressive Care Unit nurse make on average in Des Moines and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Progressive Care Unit nurse in Des Moines can make an average of $2,020 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Progressive Care Unit nurse make on average in Des Moines and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Progressive Care Unit nurse in Des Moines can make an average of $2,008 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Progressive Care Unit staff in or near Des Moines?

  • Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines
  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa (74 miles from Des Moines)

What is the most common contract for Progressive Care Unit travel jobs in Des Moines?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Progressive Care Unit job in Des Moines is 13 weeks.

Locating Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines

In Des Moines, facilities like Iowa Lutheran Hospital and Iowa Methodist Medical Center, all offer PCU departments.

Other popular cities near Des Moines’s PCU job opportunities are West Des Moines (5.5 miles), Urbandale (5.6 miles) and Clive (5.9 miles). These are near to zip codes: 52501 (74 miles).

Des Moines Hospitals With PCU Departments

There are 5 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have PCU nurses in Des Moines. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling PCU nurse position in or nearby Des Moines.

Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Shifts
8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, Rehabilitation RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
700 E. UNIVERSITY AVE.
Des Moines, IA 50316
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 10 N, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 8 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical LPN/LVN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room RN, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
1200 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.