Travel PCU RN - $2,338 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• 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) night shift position requiring telemetry competency and a NE or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 55-bed Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown level of care) within an acute care, Level 1 trauma hospital
• Adult patient population with rare pediatric cases (15 and older)
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4 for both day and night shifts
• Common diagnoses include CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, COVID, subdural hematoma, and weakness
• Common medications/drips include PCA pumps, cardizem, and insulin
• Uses EPIC EMR and Alaris IV pumps
• Mechanical lifts available in every other room
• 12-hour night shifts (1830-0630)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required, ideally to Medical-Surgical areas based on highest need
• Supported by nursing assistants, charge nurses, educators, care managers, social workers, dietitians, PT, and OT

Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license required at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Telemetry competency required
• BSN not required for this position
• 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 eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Manage daily patient care responsibilities on a tight-knit, collaborative unit
• Focus on hourly rounding and patient responsiveness
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must pass a pass/fail open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• 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 and/or Dignity, within the past year
• Candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-746668. 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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