Travel PCU RN - $2,254 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a NE or compact license and prior stepdown/telemetry experience.

Details

• Level 2 trauma acute care hospital setting within the Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown)
• 40-bed unit with an average daily census of 24
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 both days and nights
• Cares for adult cardiac med/surg, dialysis, oncology, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer, and renal failure patients
• RNs required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes an assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:12 ratio
• High flow respiratory therapy equipment used on the unit
• RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, 0630-1830 and 1830-0630
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to MedSurg or ICU to take PCU-acuity patients
• On-call staff must arrive within 30 minutes if called back in

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Competency in arterial lines required
• Must be able to perform overhead and portable patient lifts
• Driver's license required for submission and used to verify residency
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for a diverse stepdown population, including Hispanic and Somali patients
• Use vein finders, bladder scanners, and lift equipment as part of daily care
• Focus on patient experience scores, responsiveness, and communication regarding medications
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Artificial fingernails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided
• Pass/fail open-book skills exam given during orientation, requiring a 90% passing score
• Minimum of 2 holidays falling within the contract period must be covered
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront; no additional RTO approved after submission
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Flexibility, adaptability, and strong communication skills are key to success on this unit

American Traveler Job ID #P-755917. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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