Travel Stepdown PCU RN - $2,284 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: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit/Oncology position requiring a NE or compact RN license and at least 1 year of recent experience.

Details

• Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital setting
• PCU Oncology unit (5 North) with 18 beds
• Cares for adult oncology PCU and trauma PCU patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-1:5 on both day and night shifts
• Uses Epic EMR
• 12-hour shifts, 0630-1900 or 1830-0700, every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling that balances with unit needs
• Floats to other Med/Surg and PCU units at the same level of care
• Occasionally titrates Insulin and Cardizem drips
• Common drips/medications include Chemotherapy, Heparin, Cardizem, and Protonix
• Encounters high-flow respiratory equipment
• Uses Alaris IV pumps and Lyko lifts in even-numbered rooms
• Supported by Nursing Assistants, Charge Nurse, PT/OT, RN Case Manager, Social Worker, Educator, and Dietitian

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required
• ONS/ONCC certification preferred but not required
• Chemo certification preferred but not required
• Driver's license required at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Provides oncology and trauma PCU nursing care from diagnosis through remission or end-of-life support
• Focuses on hourly rounding and bedside shift reporting for patient experience
• Two days of unit orientation plus 12 hours of general orientation provided
• Must pass a pass/fail open-book exam on Friday during orientation with a 90% minimum score to continue employment
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI or Dignity) within the past year
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Charge nurse experience is not required
• Team culture emphasizes compassion, positivity, and teamwork in caring for a diverse patient population

American Traveler Job ID #P-784262. 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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