Travel PCU RN - $2,338 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: 11/09/2026
• 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 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU Oncology/Med Surg night shift position requiring a NE or compact RN license and at least 1-2 years of PCU experience.

Details

• Acute care Level 1 trauma hospital setting on an 18-bed PCU Oncology unit (5 North)
• Cares for adult oncology PCU and trauma PCU patients
• Patient ratios of 1:4-1:5 on both days and nights
• Uses Epic EMR and Alaris IV pumps
• Lift equipment available in even-numbered rooms with additional lifts accessible unit-wide
• 12-hour night shifts from 6:30p-7:00a
• Every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling balanced to unit needs
• Floats to other Med/Surg and PCU units at the same level of care
• Two days of unit orientation provided

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (current, not pending)
• Minimum 1-2 years of RN experience required
• ONS/ONCC certification preferred but not required
• Chemo certification preferred but not required
• Experience titrating Insulin and Cardizem drips
• Comfortable managing chemotherapy, Heparin, Cardizem, and Protonix medications
• Experience with high-flow respiratory equipment
• Driver's license required at time of consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to oncology and trauma PCU patients from diagnosis through remission or end-of-life care
• Work alongside a support team including Nursing Assistants, Charge Nurse, PT/OT, RN Case Manager, Social Worker, Educator, and Dietitian
• Focus on hourly rounding and bedside shift report as part of the patient experience
• Must pass a pass/fail open-book exam on skills learned during orientation, requiring a minimum score of 90%
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• 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-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-759557. 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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