Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Omaha, NE

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a 55-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) serving an adult population with diagnoses including CVA, TIA, subdural hematoma, shortness of breath, and general weakness. Why Join Us Work within a collaborative, close-knit nursing team supported by a robust interdisciplinary staff including educators, care managers, and therapy services.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown

Location

Omaha, NE

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 55-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) serving an adult population with diagnoses including CVA, TIA, subdural hematoma, shortness of breath, and general weakness
• Maintain a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio while managing telemetry monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms
• Administer and monitor common drips and medications including PCA pumps, Cardizem, and insulin
• Perform hourly rounding and maintain a strong focus on patient responsiveness and experience
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including charge nurses, CNAs, care managers, social workers, dieticians, and PT/OT
• Float to medical-surgical areas as needed based on unit census and staffing needs

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Telemetry competency
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Experience with Alaris IV pumps
• Ability to pass a required open-book skills examination with a minimum score of 90% during orientation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a PCU, stepdown, or intermediate care setting
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced unit environment
• Experience floating to medical-surgical units

Why Join Us

• Work within a collaborative, close-knit nursing team supported by a robust interdisciplinary staff including educators, care managers, and therapy services
• Access to mechanical lifts and strong unit support resources designed to promote both staff and patient safety