Travel PCU Registered Nurse

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: 08/03/2026
• 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: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week PCU/Stepdown night shift position at a Level II Trauma facility in Nebraska, requiring active NE or Compact RN licensure and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown setting within an acute care hospital
• Adult and geriatric patient population with diagnoses including cardiac, nephrology, stroke, diabetes, and continuous EEG monitoring
• Patient ratio of 1:4–5 RNs to patients, supported by patient care techs at a 1:10 ratio
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications
• EMR system: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700)
• Every other weekend required
• Every third holiday required
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating may be required to medical floors, ICU, or rehab
• 35-bed unit with a Charge Nurse present each shift (Charge Nurse carries an assignment)

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Active certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS — pending certifications will not be accepted
• Epic EMR experience
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked — must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
• Candidates may not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity — candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of one week of onboarding followed by 1–2 days of unit-specific floor orientation
• A pass/fail, open-book skills exam is administered on the Friday of orientation — a score of 90% or higher is required to pass; failure to pass results in contract termination
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments — refusal to remove nails will result to contract termination
• RTO must be submitted upfront; a maximum of 7 days per 13-week contract will be considered — additional RTO will not be approved
• This is a fast-paced unit; successful candidates typically demonstrate a positive attitude, strong communication skills, critical thinking, and effective problem-solving abilities
• Scrub or dress code: artificial nails are not permitted in patient care areas

American Traveler Job ID #P-726740. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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