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Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa City, IA for RNs

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

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top PCU travel nurse jobs in and around Iowa City, 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 Iowa City’s PCU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for PCU travel jobs in Iowa City. The earliest start date in Iowa City is Jun 27, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care role at $2,882 per week. The latest start date for an PCU job in Iowa City is Jun 30, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care role at $1,935 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Progressive Care Unit travel nurse job in Iowa City including 6 weeks and 13 weeks.

Iowa City 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!

Search Top Paying Progressive Care Unit Jobs in or near Iowa City

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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Muscatine, Iowa – 52761
    Distance from Iowa City: 30 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,204 to $2,882
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.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Muscatine, Iowa – 52761
    Distance from Iowa City: 30 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 27, 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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Davenport, Iowa – 52803
    Distance from Iowa City: 50 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 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 Iowa City: 119 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 13, 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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
    Distance from Iowa City: 192 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
  • Saint Louis, Missouri – 63128
    Distance from Iowa City: 221 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,837 to $2,024
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68122
    Distance from Iowa City: 230 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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from Iowa City: 230 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from Iowa City: 230 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68130
    Distance from Iowa City: 230 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.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Overland Park, Kansas – 66204
    Distance from Iowa City: 248 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!
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Terre Haute, Indiana – 47802
    Distance from Iowa City: 264 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,791 to $1,974
Weekly Pay*
280 bed Level 3 Trauma center. The hospital is a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award winner for Patient Experience
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Terre Haute, Indiana – 47802
    Distance from Iowa City: 264 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,791 to $1,974
Weekly Pay*
280 bed Level 3 Trauma center. The hospital is a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award winner for Patient Experience
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Herrin, Illinois – 62948
    Distance from Iowa City: 298 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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
    Distance from Iowa City: 321 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,749 to $2,287
Weekly Pay*
• Number of Beds: 26 • Patient Ratios: 3:1 or 4:1 • Equipment: Philips monitors, chest tubes, art lines, wound vacs, pacer boxes, pacing wires, drains, EKOS, Nicom, BIPAP, Airvo • EMR: EPIC • Type of Patients on Unit: Cardiac/Thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, alcohol withdraw, resp distress, insulin drip Overview: Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Code of Conduct, Mercy Mission and Values and Mercy Service Standards. Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Stand and walk most of the time on duty. Meet unit specific physical demands. Significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance. May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, days of the week, or work frequency according to patient care requirements. High risk exposure to blood and body fluids. Physical demands are attached plus push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally. Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care for patient post trauma, surgical interventions and medical comorbitities. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Paducah, Kentucky – 42003
    Distance from Iowa City: 353 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 12
$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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Paducah, Kentucky – 42003
    Distance from Iowa City: 353 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 12
$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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Grand Island, Nebraska – 68803
    Distance from Iowa City: 357 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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Hastings, Nebraska – 68901
    Distance from Iowa City: 364 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 13, 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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Iowa City: 386 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$2,048 to $2,257
Weekly Pay*
350 bed Level 1 Trauma center and Teaching hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Iowa City: 386 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding 460 bed teaching hospital is looking for the right PCU RN to join their team. Intermediate/Step Down Cardiac Unit specializing in post OP Coronary Bypass Graft, Valve surgery, Chest pain, Dysrhythmia with pre/post Pacemaker/AICD placement, pre/post Cath Lab, CHF The facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services. Cerner charting
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Iowa City: 386 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
460 bed teaching hospital. Facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Iowa City: 386 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
460 bed teaching hospital. Facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Iowa City: 386 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
350 bed Level 1 Trauma center and Teaching hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center
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Statistics on PCU RN Jobs in Iowa City, Iowa

Here are some helpful statistics about PCU traveling nurse jobs in & near Iowa City. The data is based on the last three complete months of PCU job postings in the Iowa City 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 Iowa City and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel PCU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Iowa City, IA

What are the top paying Progressive Care Unit jobs currently available in or near Iowa City?

  • Registered Nurse – PCU with a per week salary of $2,882, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Muscatine (30 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – PCU with a per week salary of $2,518, a 6 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Muscatine (30 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – PCU with a per week salary of $1,935, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Davenport (50.1 miles away)

What types of shifts are most common for PCU travel jobs in Iowa City?

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

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Progressive Care Unit nurse in Iowa City can make an average of $2,022 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Progressive Care Unit nurse in Iowa City can make an average of $2,108 per week based on recent job availability data.

What is the most common contract for Progressive Care Unit travel jobs in Iowa City?

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

Locating Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa City

Other popular cities near Iowa City’s PCU job opportunities are Coralville (2.8 miles), North Liberty (7 miles) and Tiffin (7.5 miles). These are near to zip codes: 52402 (24.7 miles), 52803 (50.1 miles) and 52501 (63.7 miles).

Iowa City Hospitals With PCU Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have PCU nurses in Iowa City. 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 Iowa City.

UnityPoint Health – St Lukes Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
5 wks, 6 wks, and 13 wks
Address
1026 A Ave. Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Cedar Rapids (52404)
* 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.