Travel PCU RN - $2,212 per week

Thrive Staffing 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: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a Stepdown unit. This position involves providing high-quality nursing care to patients in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong clinical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Stepdown
• Beds: 28
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Common Diagnoses: Adult patients, mixed medical/surgical, cardiac, and stroke cases

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Stepdown unit.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Titrate drips as necessary, including Heparin, Octreotide, Insulin, and other IV infusions.
• Collaborate with a charge nurse, who may take on assignments as needed.
• Support nursing aides and patient care technicians on the unit.
• Utilize specialty equipment such as Code Carts, LUCAS Machines, hoyer lifts, and Sit and Stand devices.
• Interpret telemetry data and maintain vigilance in monitoring patients.

Qualifications

• Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a nursing role.
• Certifications: Active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications are mandatory.
• Skills: Ability to read and interpret telemetry, manage multiple admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.

Work Schedule

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Type: Nights
• Weekend Requirements: 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule
• Holiday Requirements: Rotational basis with permanent staff

Orientation

New hires will undergo a structured orientation including a classroom component followed by practical, unit-specific shifts.

Dress Code

Navy blue scrubs are mandatory for all staff working in the Stepdown unit.

Work Environment

This is a high flow unit, characterized by frequent admissions, transfers, and discharges. We are looking for positive and proactive nurses who are committed to teamwork and delivering excellent patient care.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19416202. 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: RN:Stepdown,19:00:00-07:00:00

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