Progressive Care Unit RN
Kearney, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift assignment requiring a NE or compact RN license, with competency in arterial lines and titratable drips.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of an acute hospital setting
• Stepdown unit with a 40-bed capacity and an average daily census of 24
• Adult patient population including cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post stent or pacer, and renal failure cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5 for both day and night shifts
• Night shifts are 12 hours, from 6:30 pm to 6:30 am
• Required to work every other weekend
• Holiday coverage required for at least two holidays during the contract period
• Floating may be required to MedSurg or ICU, caring for PCU acuity patients
• RNs must titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• Requires interpretation of telemetry strips; no monitor techs
• High flow respiratory equipment in use
• EMR system is Epic; experience preferred
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Radius rule enforced: candidate must live at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license required for address verification
• Responsibilities include managing complex adult medical conditions, interpreting cardiac rhythms, and titrating multiple critical care infusions
• Team includes charge RNs and nurse aides/patient care techs
• Supportive environment with focus on communication, responsiveness, and patient experience
• Candidates must pass an open-book exam on unit-specific skills with a minimum score of 90% during orientation
• Artificial nails are prohibited for patient care staff and must be removed prior to starting
• Emphasis on flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork
• Unit serves diverse cultural populations including Hispanic and Somali patients
• Overhead and portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners available
• Seven days or less of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract; additional time off not approved
• Candidates submitted as duos or those requiring identical schedules cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years of recent PCU or stepdown RN experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Competency in managing arterial lines required
• Ability to titrate critical IV drips
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years
• Copy of driver's license required
• Candidates must not have been employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• Pending licenses and certifications not accepted

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