TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Omaha, Nebraska, 68122!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Location
Omaha, NE | Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM or 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM rotation) | Every other weekend required | Every third holiday required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 35-bed Progressive Care Unit serving adult and geriatric populations with diagnoses including cardiac conditions, nephrology, stroke, diabetes, and continuous EEG monitoring
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5, with support from patient care techs
- Titrate and manage drips including Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications
- Float as needed to medical floors, ICU, or rehabilitation units
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
- Adhere to facility fingernail policy — artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Valid driver's license required at time of submittal
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Candidates may not currently hold full-time, part-time, or PRN employment with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity Health
- Must pass an open-book skills assessment with a minimum score of 90% during orientation week
- Any requested time off must be submitted upfront; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract will be considered, and additional RTO will not be approved after submission
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a PCU, stepdown, or intermediate care setting
- Experience managing titratable drips in a monitored care environment
- Familiarity with continuous EEG monitoring and neurological patient care
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-acuity, fast-paced unit
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity PCU environment with a collaborative care team including charge nurses and patient care technicians
- Structured onboarding process with unit-specific orientation designed to set travelers up for success