Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,266 per week in Omaha, NE

Job Title: Stepdown Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: PCU RN Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Candidates must not be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any associated facility. Attributes that will help a nurse succeed in this unit include a positive attitude, good communication skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Job Title: Stepdown Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: PCU RN Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Candidates must not be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any associated facility. - Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care. - Nurses must pass an exam during orientation. - A valid driver's license is required. Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse in a stepdown unit. The department is a fast-paced environment with a focus on critical care. Common patient diagnoses include cardiac, nephrology, stroke, diabetes, and continuous EEG monitoring. Nurse-to-patient ratios are between 1:4 to 1:5. RNs are required to titrate drips, including cardiac medications, beta blockers, and seizure medications. A charge nurse is present on each shift and will take an assignment. There are support staff available with a nurse aid to patient ratio of 1:10 or 2:20. Every other weekend and every third holiday are required as part of the schedule. There are floating requirements to medical floors, ICU, or rehab. Attributes that will help a nurse succeed in this unit include a positive attitude, good communication skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. RTO must be provided upfront, and additional RTO will not be approved during the contract. The facility can cancel up to 4 shifts during the assignment. Charting will be done using a specific electronic system. This role is set in an acute care setting.