Travel PCU RN - $2,290 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: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position on night shift, requiring NE or compact RN licensure and 2 years of stepdown/telemetry experience.

Details

• Acute care setting in a Stepdown/PCU unit at a Level 2 Trauma facility
• 35-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:4-5
• Cares for adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, nephrology, stroke, and diabetes diagnoses, including continuous EEG monitoring
• RNs required to titrate drips such as Cardizem, betablockers, and seizure medications
• Charge nurse present on each shift
• Patient care techs staffed at 1:10 or 2:20 ratios
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, either 0630-1900 or 1830-0700
• Every other weekend required
• Every third holiday required
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to medical floors, ICU, or rehab

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Driver's license required at time of consideration to confirm residence outside the 50-mile radius
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a fast-paced stepdown/PCU unit
• Successful candidates demonstrate a positive attitude, strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Orientation includes a first week of onboarding followed by 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply may result in contract termination
• RNs must pass an open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90% to continue the assignment
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment (3 shifts for shorter assignments)

American Traveler Job ID #P-755011. 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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