TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Lincoln, Nebraska, 68510!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Location
Lincoln, NE | Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed PCU/Stepdown unit with a 1:4–5 nurse-to-patient ratio, utilizing virtual nursing support on both day and night shifts
- Care for patients with diagnoses including CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, stroke/TIA, COPD, pulmonary embolism, and acute kidney injury
- Titrate IV drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nicardipine, and Dobutamine
- Monitor and interpret telemetry strips; unit is supported by a monitor tech, with monitors available in each patient room
- Manage respiratory therapy equipment including high-flow oxygen, BiPap, and oxygen titration
- Demonstrate competency in stroke patient care, as this unit serves as the designated stroke floor
Required Qualifications
- Active RN licensure in good standing
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
- Must be competent in caring for stroke/TIA patients
- Must be willing to float (first to float per unit policy)
- Must comply with facility fingernail policy — artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove artificial nails may result in contract termination
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a valid driver's license will be required at time of submittal to verify distance
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a PCU, stepdown, or intermediate care setting
- Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips in an acute care environment
- Strong teamwork orientation and ability to collaborate with charge nurses, house supervisors, and nurse aides
Why Join Us
- Self-scheduling model offering flexibility, with an expected schedule of every 3rd weekend and one additional shift per 6-week period
- Structured unit-specific orientation of 3 shifts on your assigned shift to support a smooth transition into the role