Travel PCU RN - $2,374 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: 16 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: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a Level 1 trauma acute care hospital
• 55-bed stepdown unit located on the 4th Floor East Wing
• Primarily adult patient population, with rare pediatric patients aged 15 and older
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4 for both day and night shifts
• 12-hour night shifts from 1830-0630
• Every other weekend shift requirement
• Floating required, ideally to Medical-Surgical areas based on highest need
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• Uses Alaris IV pumps
• Mechanical lifts available in every other room
• Common patient diagnoses include CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, COVID, subdural hematoma, and weakness
• Common medications include PCA pumps for pain management, cardizem, and insulin
• Support staff includes charge nurse, CNAs, educator, care managers, social workers, dieticians, PT, and OT

Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Telemetry competency required
• BSN not required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Manage daily patient care responsibilities including hourly rounding and responsiveness to patient needs
• Join a tight-knit unit team known for strong collaboration and mutual support
• 12 hours of orientation provided
• Nurses must complete a pass/fail open-book skills exam on Friday during orientation, requiring a 90% score to pass
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove nails will result in contract termination
• Scrub color required: Navy Blue (CNAs wear Ceil Blue)
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• Candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-744264. 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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