RN: PCU/IMC/Stepdown

Job Description:

This 13-week travel assignment is for a Stepdown Registered Nurse working 12-hour night shifts in Council Bluffs, Iowa. You will care for patients with heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke while managing a fast-paced unit with frequent admissions and discharges. Responsibilities include interpreting telemetry strips, titrating medications such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin, and supporting patients using CPAP. The schedule follows a cyclic rotation with every-other-weekend requirements. Nurses with appropriate experience may float to the ICU.

Weather:

Council Bluffs typically offers crisp, cool conditions around this time of year, with changing temperatures, refreshing outdoor air, and occasional precipitation. Comfortable layers and weather-ready footwear are useful for exploring the area.

Fun Things To Do:

• Local Exploration: Discover Council Bluffs parks, trails, and nearby community attractions.
• Scenic Day Trip: Spend a day exploring nearby Omaha and its entertainment, dining, and cultural offerings.
• Outdoor Day Trip: Visit nearby regional recreation areas for walking, sightseeing, and fresh air.
• Food and Leisure: Enjoy local restaurants and relaxed activities throughout the Council Bluffs area.
• History and Culture: Explore local landmarks and community heritage attractions.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:30 PM–7:00 AM

Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week