Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Grand Island, NE

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a 33-bed Stepdown/PCU unit serving a diverse patient population including young adults through geriatrics with diagnoses such as sepsis, STEMI, CHF, stroke, COPD, DKA, renal failure, and complex multisystem conditions. Be part of an evolving unit transitioning to a virtual nursing model, designed to enhance support resources and improve the overall care environment for both nurses and patients.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Grand Island, Nebraska, 68803!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC / PCU / Stepdown

Location

Grand Island, NE

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Shifts: 6:30 AM–7:00 PM / 6:30 PM–7:00 AM | Every other weekend required | Holidays as needed to meet unit needs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 33-bed Stepdown/PCU unit serving a diverse patient population including young adults through geriatrics with diagnoses such as sepsis, STEMI, CHF, stroke, COPD, DKA, renal failure, and complex multisystem conditions
• Titrate drips including Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, IV antibiotics, and Insulin; administer and manage maintenance IV medications
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently using unit monitoring equipment
• Manage high-acuity patient flow including admissions and discharges within the same shift, maintaining a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5
• Collaborate with CNAs, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary team members; may float to MedSurg, Inpatient Rehab, or Skilled Care as needed
• Participate in bedside report, hourly rounding, and commitment to a positive patient experience

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Valid driver's license (required at time of submittal)
• Ability to pass a unit-specific open-book skills exam with a score of 90% or higher during orientation week

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Stepdown, PCU, or IMC setting with exposure to high-acuity and complex medical patients
• Experience managing and titrating vasoactive or cardiac drips in a monitored unit
• Familiarity with BiPAP and Airvo respiratory therapy equipment
• Strong teamwork orientation with a positive, adaptable attitude in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, team-oriented Stepdown unit with structured orientation including classroom training and supervised floor shifts to set you up for success
• Be part of an evolving unit transitioning to a virtual nursing model, designed to enhance support resources and improve the overall care environment for both nurses and patients