Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Omaha, NE

Why Join Us Work alongside a collaborative, tight-knit nursing team with strong peer support and a full complement of ancillary staff including educators, charge nurses, and nursing assistants. Ability to manage a high-volume, fast-paced unit while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team including care managers, social workers, dieticians, and PT/OT.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC / PCU / Stepdown

Location

Omaha, NE | Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Shifts | Days (0630–1830) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 55-bed PCU unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, serving a primarily adult population
• Monitor and manage patients with common diagnoses including CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, subdural hematoma, and weakness
• Administer and manage common drips and medications including PCA pumps, Cardizem, and insulin
• Perform and interpret telemetry monitoring as a required unit competency
• Conduct hourly rounding and maintain a strong focus on patient responsiveness and experience
• Float to medical-surgical areas as needed based on unit census and staffing demands

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Telemetry competency required
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR and Alaris IV pumps
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a PCU, stepdown, or intermediate care setting
• Familiarity with mechanical lift equipment and safe patient handling practices
• Ability to manage a high-volume, fast-paced unit while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team including care managers, social workers, dieticians, and PT/OT

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a collaborative, tight-knit nursing team with strong peer support and a full complement of ancillary staff including educators, charge nurses, and nursing assistants
• Gain experience in a well-resourced PCU environment with access to specialty equipment and a multidisciplinary support structure