Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted. Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position. Job Title Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown Location Council Bluffs, IA | Stepdown/PCU Schedule / Job Type Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (1830–0700) | Every Other Weekend Required | 1 Major and 1 Minor Holiday Required | Cyclic Scheduling Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced stepdown unit managing common diagnoses including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke Titrate drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin per protocol Read and independently interpret telemetry strips without reliance on monitor technicians Manage CPAP equipment and troubleshoot respiratory therapy devices as needed Collaborate with charge nurses and patient care techs in a team-based environment with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio Float to the ICU when appropriate and when experience qualifies Required Qualifications Active RN license valid in the state of Iowa Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS Ability to pass a unit-specific open-book skills exam with a score of 90% or higher during orientation Valid driver's license required at time of submittal Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible Candidates must not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity, nor have been within the past year Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; candidates must comply with facility fingernail policy Preferred Experience / Skills Prior experience in a stepdown, PCU, or IMC setting Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips ICU experience or background that would support floating to an ICU environment Strong telemetry interpretation skills Why Join Us Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity stepdown unit with a collaborative team culture focused on patient-centered care Gain valuable experience managing a diverse cardiac and respiratory patient population in a supportive team environment Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID 802197. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown About Concentric Healthcare Staffing Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust. The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth. Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline. Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others