Progressive Care Unit RN
Kearney, 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 requiring PCU/Stepdown experience, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications, and arterial line competency for 12-hour night shifts at a Level II Trauma facility in Nebraska.

Details

• Acute care setting, Level II Trauma facility
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown), 40-bed unit with an average daily census of 24
• Patient population includes adults with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer placement, and renal failure diagnoses
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5 on both days and nights; nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:12 ratio
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• High flow respiratory equipment is in use on this unit
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0630)
• Every other weekend required
• Minimum of 2 holidays required within the contract period
• Floating required to MedSurg or to ICU for PCU-acuity patients
• If placed on call, must be able to arrive on-site within 30 minutes if called back in

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Competency with arterial lines required
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as verified by a valid driver's license
• 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 — must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates may not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) directly by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

Additional Information

• Unit serves a diverse patient population, primarily Hispanic and Somalian communities, with a strong emphasis on patient experience, responsiveness, and medication communication
• Charge nurse is present on each shift and carries an assignment
• Unit is equipped with overhead lifts (in half the rooms), portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1 day; an open-book, pass/fail skills exam is administered during orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to pass
• Blocked scheduling will not be approved unless it is weekends only; shared-care or same-schedule duo requests will not be accommodated
• RTO must be requested upfront; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract will be approved, and additional RTO will not be approved after consideration
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
• The ideal candidate is a team player who is flexible, adaptable, and communicates effectively