Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Step Down Unit (Specialty) Registered Nurse for a 12-hour night shift position in the acute care setting. The role involves caring for adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses such as cardiac issues, nephrology conditions, strokes, and diabetes, with continuous EEG monitoring. The RN will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, adhering to unit protocols and policies.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS
- Education Requirements: Qualified candidates must possess a current license to submit.
- Location Requirements: Candidates must be outside a 50-mile radius from any facility associated with the organization, as verified by driver's license.
- Experience: Minimum of 0 years required; candidates with at least 2 years of experience are preferred.
- Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
- Schedule: Shifts run from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with every third holiday work and every other weekend. No call or standby required.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Manage patients with diagnoses including cardiac, nephrology, strokes, DM, and continuous EEG monitoring.
- Titrate medication drips including Cardizem, betablockers, and seizure medications.
- Collaborate with charge nurses and patient care techs under nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5.
- Complete unit-specific onboarding and orientation.
- Ensure compliance with fingernail policy; artificial nails are prohibited.
- Pass a skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%.
- Use EPIC for charting.
- Must have driver's license for compliance verification.
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1330541. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus