PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Council Bluffs, Iowa
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,079/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.75
- Weekly
- $2,079
- Yearly (full-time)
- $108,108
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $57.75/hour — 53% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa ($37.80/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa right now
- 700 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa from 6 agencies, 11 of them in Council Bluffs.
- Pay in these listings: $17.80 – $112/hour, median $58.77/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Iowa: $37.80/hour ($78,624/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($60.25/hour across 392 jobs).
Job description
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Stepdown Registered Nurse in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Working 12-hour night shifts, you will care for patients managing conditions such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke. This fast-paced unit sees frequent admissions and discharges, giving you the opportunity to use your clinical judgment across a broad range of stepdown needs.
The role includes interpreting cardiac rhythms, managing CPAP, and titrating medications such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin. Scheduling follows a cyclic pattern, with every-other-weekend coverage and one major and one minor holiday required. BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required. An open-book skills assessment is completed during orientation, with resources provided.
Weather:
Council Bluffs typically offers crisp, comfortable days and cooler evenings around this time of year, with changing skies and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
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Riverfront: Explore the Missouri River shoreline, trails, and scenic overlooks.
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Historic Council Bluffs: Visit local landmarks, museums, and distinctive historic neighborhoods.
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Omaha Day Trip: Spend the day enjoying downtown attractions, dining, shopping, and entertainment across the river.
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Loess Hills Day Trip: Take a scenic drive through the nearby rolling hills and natural landscapes.
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Local Parks: Walk, cycle, or relax in the area’s parks and recreational spaces.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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