Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring a NE or compact RN license and critical care certifications.

Responsibilities

• Position based in a 35-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within an acute care hospital
• Stepdown setting specializing in adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, nephrology, stroke, diabetes, and continuous EEG cases
• Patient ratios are 1:4-5
• Night shifts are 12 hours (1830-0700), every other weekend required
• Uses Epic for charting; previous Epic experience preferred
• Required to float to medical, ICU, or rehab floors as needed
• Titration of drips including Cardizem, beta blockers, and seizure medications is part of the assignment
• No call or standby required
• Charge nurse available each shift; patient care techs support at a 1:10 or 2:20 ratio
• Provide advanced care including titration of cardiac and seizure drips to adult and geriatric patients
• First week consists of onboarding and skills review with 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation
• Must pass a skills exam with a minimum score of 90% during orientation
• Artificial nails are prohibited for all staff in patient care; compliance is required to maintain employment
• Supportive team environment with a charge nurse on each shift and access to patient care tech assistance
• Holiday coverage required every third holiday
• Required time off (RTO) must be requested up front and is limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience, preferably in a PCU, stepdown, or similar acute setting
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with titratable drips and care of adult/geriatric progressive care patient populations required
• Driver’s license required to verify residence outside a 50-mile radius from the facility
• Candidates may not have worked as a full time, part time, or PRN employee for any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the last year

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts