Travel PCU / Stepdown Jobs in Iowa

Travel PCU / Stepdown professionals provide specialized healthcare services across diverse clinical settings. Council Bluffs accounts for 3 of the 8 open PCU / Stepdown positions in Iowa, with the remainder spread across 2 other cities. Typical contracts run 14 weeks at 36 hours per week. The current shift mix is 1 day, 7 night.

Pay Range

Based on 8 current PCU / Stepdown assignments in Iowa.

Minimum
$2,293
per week
Median
$2,311
per week
Maximum
$3,026
per week

The $733 weekly spread between the lowest and highest-paying PCU / Stepdown assignments in Iowa reflects differences in shift timing, facility acuity, and geographic location. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,304 per week for housing and meals, plus a taxable hourly base rate averaging $29/hr.

Cities with Openings

Council Bluffs (3)Sioux City (3)Des Moines (2)

Licensing & Credential Requirements

An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel PCU / Stepdown positions. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Iowa without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.

All PCU / Stepdown Jobs in Iowa

SpecialtyLocationPayShift
PCU / StepdownDes Moines, IA$3,026/wk4 x 12s Rotating ( These are rotating shifts Days and Nights )
PCU / StepdownDes Moines, IA$3,026/wk4 x 12 Nights
PCU / StepdownCouncil Bluffs, IA$2,329/wk7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
PCU / StepdownCouncil Bluffs, IA$2,311/wk7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
PCU / StepdownCouncil Bluffs, IA$2,311/wk7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
PCU / StepdownSioux City, IA$2,293/wk7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
PCU / StepdownSioux City, IA$2,293/wk7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PCU / StepdownSioux City, IA$2,293/wk7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

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