RN Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Stepdown
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a Level 1 Trauma facility in Nebraska, requiring telemetry competency and night shift availability.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU), 4th Floor East Wing — 55-bed unit
• Adult patient population; pediatric patients are rare and are 15 years of age or older
• Common diagnoses include CVA, TIA, subdural hematoma, shortness of breath, COVID, and generalized weakness
• Common medications and drips include PCA pumps, Cardizem, and insulin
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4 on both day and night shifts
• Alaris IV pumps used; mechanical lifts available in every other room
• Charting via Epic EMR
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0630)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required, ideally to med/surg areas based on highest unit need

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license required — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — all must be active; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Telemetry competency required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Candidate must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as verified by driver's license
• Candidates may not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health; those who worked PRN through an outside agency may be considered
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Unit is supported by CNAs, a charge nurse, an educator, care managers, social workers, dieticians, PT, and OT
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs; CNAs wear ceil blue
• RNs must pass an open-book skills exam (90% or higher required) administered on Friday during orientation — failure to pass results to contract termination
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove artificial nails will result to contract termination
• Patient experience focus includes hourly rounding and responsiveness
• The unit is described as a close-knit team that is collaborative and supportive
• 13-week contract with 12-hour night shifts