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 Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring NE or compact RN licensure and titratable drip management skills.

Details

• Work in the PCU (stepdown) unit of a Level 2 trauma acute care hospital
• 35-bed unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, nephrology, stroke, and diabetes diagnoses
• Includes continuous EEG monitoring for select patients
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Cardizem, beta blockers, and seizure medications
• Charge Nurse present on each shift
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available at 1:10 or 2:20 ratios
• 12-hour night shifts, scheduled 0630-1900 or 1830-0700
• Every other weekend and every third holiday required
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to Medical floors, ICU, or rehab
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Unit-specific orientation includes onboarding week plus 1-2 days on the floor

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• BSN not required for this position
• Experience with titratable drips and cardiac/stroke patient care preferred
• Driver's license required at time of consideration to confirm permanent residence
• Must pass a Pass/Fail skills exam (90% required) during orientation

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a fast-paced stepdown unit, managing titratable drips and continuous EEG monitoring
• Success on this unit is supported by a positive attitude, strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Artificial fingernails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply may result in contract termination
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, and driver's license will be used to verify permanent address
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• Up to 7 days of RTO must be requested upfront for the 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-742543. 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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