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Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines for RNs

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

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Search Top Paying Progressive Care Unit Jobs in or near Des Moines

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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
    Distance from Des Moines: 74 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
Weekly Pay*
As a valued member of the Telemetry (Tele) RN team, you will care for patients with a wide range of conditions including complex cases. This unit constantly monitors blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen level and cardiac electrical activity of patients on the unit, utilizing specialized equipment. RN’s will mainly care for patients recovering from heart conditions or cardiac surgery. The right candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive, and innovative Telemetry work environment at this highly regarded facility.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Des Moines: 105 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,204 to $2,882
Weekly Pay*
Magnet recognized! At St. Luke’s Hospital, our top priority is you — it’s putting you in the center of everything we do. We understand who you turn to for healthcare is a choice. That’s why we want to thank you for choosing us. Through our shared mission, vision and values, we show the people and communities we serve how much they matter.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Council Bluffs, Iowa – 51503
    Distance from Des Moines: 119 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 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 Des Moines: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 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 Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68122
    Distance from Des Moines: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 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 – 68122
    Distance from Des Moines: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 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 Des Moines: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 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 Des Moines: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 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 Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68130
    Distance from Des Moines: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 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
  • Anamosa, Iowa – 52205
    Distance from Des Moines: 125 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,204 to $2,882
Weekly Pay*
As a leader in community health care, UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center is the only hospital in the Jones County area and cares for more than 5,500 people each month. Our state-of-the-art facility specializes in 24-hour emergency care, lab and radiology, inpatient hospital visits and nursing care; outpatient surgeries and clinics; counseling; and rehabilitation. Jones Regional Medical Center’s mission is to improve the health of the people and the communities we serve. Just five years after opening the doors to a brand new facility, volumes continue to increase at Jones Regional Medical Center and for the 2nd year in a row, we were named one of the Top 40 Fastest Growing Hospitals in the United States by Modern Healthcare Magazine! To accommodate this growth, we expanded allowing us to continue to provide quality and convenient healthcare for our community. The hospital is affiliated with UnityPoint Health which has two family practice clinics in Monticello and Anamosa and is an affiliate of UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital which has been nationally recognized as a Top 100 Hospital. UnityPoint Health System is also ranked among the top 25 integrated health systems in the nation.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Anamosa, Iowa – 52205
    Distance from Des Moines: 125 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,204 to $2,882
Weekly Pay*
As a leader in community health care, UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center is the only hospital in the Jones County area and cares for more than 5,500 people each month. Our state-of-the-art facility specializes in 24-hour emergency care, lab and radiology, inpatient hospital visits and nursing care; outpatient surgeries and clinics; counseling; and rehabilitation. Jones Regional Medical Center’s mission is to improve the health of the people and the communities we serve. Just five years after opening the doors to a brand new facility, volumes continue to increase at Jones Regional Medical Center and for the 2nd year in a row, we were named one of the Top 40 Fastest Growing Hospitals in the United States by Modern Healthcare Magazine! To accommodate this growth, we expanded allowing us to continue to provide quality and convenient healthcare for our community. The hospital is affiliated with UnityPoint Health which has two family practice clinics in Monticello and Anamosa and is an affiliate of UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital which has been nationally recognized as a Top 100 Hospital. UnityPoint Health System is also ranked among the top 25 integrated health systems in the nation.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Anamosa, Iowa – 52205
    Distance from Des Moines: 125 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,285 to $2,518
Weekly Pay*
As a leader in community health care, UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center is the only hospital in the Jones County area and cares for more than 5,500 people each month. Our state-of-the-art facility specializes in 24-hour emergency care, lab and radiology, inpatient hospital visits and nursing care; outpatient surgeries and clinics; counseling; and rehabilitation. Jones Regional Medical Center’s mission is to improve the health of the people and the communities we serve. Just five years after opening the doors to a brand new facility, volumes continue to increase at Jones Regional Medical Center and for the 2nd year in a row, we were named one of the Top 40 Fastest Growing Hospitals in the United States by Modern Healthcare Magazine! To accommodate this growth, we expanded allowing us to continue to provide quality and convenient healthcare for our community. The hospital is affiliated with UnityPoint Health which has two family practice clinics in Monticello and Anamosa and is an affiliate of UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital which has been nationally recognized as a Top 100 Hospital. UnityPoint Health System is also ranked among the top 25 integrated health systems in the nation.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Muscatine, Iowa – 52761
    Distance from Des Moines: 133 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 30, 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 Des Moines: 133 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 30, 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 Des Moines: 133 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$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 Des Moines: 157 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 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.
travel
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
    Distance from Des Moines: 163 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,969 to $2,170
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
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
    Distance from Des Moines: 163 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,969 to $2,170
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
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
    Distance from Des Moines: 218 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 12
$2,163 to $2,384
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
travel
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61114
    Distance from Des Moines: 237 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,969 to $2,170
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
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61114
    Distance from Des Moines: 237 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,969 to $2,170
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
  • Madison, Wisconsin – 53715
    Distance from Des Moines: 238 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,204 to $2,882
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Meriter is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated care through our clinics, hospital and home care services for patients located in South Central Wisconsin. With a combined staff of 3,500 employees.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Madison, Wisconsin – 53715
    Distance from Des Moines: 238 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,204 to $2,882
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Meriter is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated care through our clinics, hospital and home care services for patients located in South Central Wisconsin. With a combined staff of 3,500 employees.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Madison, Wisconsin – 53715
    Distance from Des Moines: 238 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,204 to $2,882
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Meriter is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated care through our clinics, hospital and home care services for patients located in South Central Wisconsin. With a combined staff of 3,500 employees.
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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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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 (0.1 miles from Des Moines)
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines (1.4 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.

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. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like neighborhoods.

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: 50316 (0.1 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, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 4
Address
700 E. UNIVERSITY AVE.
Des Moines, IA 50316
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 4
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.