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: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
A Step Down Unit Nurse specializing in the Acute Care setting is needed in an unspecified location. This position involves delivering high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients with various diagnoses, including cardiac, nephrology, strokes, and diabetes. The role requires a dedicated healthcare professional committed to patient safety and clinical excellence.
Job Details
- Certifications and Education Requirements: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale); minimum of 1 year of experience required.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Additional Qualifications: Valid drivers license required at submittal; candidates must not be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with the organization, including those related to Dignity or CHI Health systems. Nail policy prohibits artificial nails. Candidates will need to pass a pass/fail skills exam during orientation with a score of 90% or higher.
- Responsibilities: Delivering specialized care on a fast-paced floor managing adult and geriatric patients, titrating medications such as Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications, and collaborating with charge nurses and patient care technicians.
- Orientation & Additional Notes: First week includes onboarding, followed by 1-2 days of floor-specific orientation. RTO (Request Time Off) must be requested upfront with seven or fewer days requested per 13-week contract; no additional RTO will be approved later.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- 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 #1330540. 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