PCU Registered Nurse
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 II Trauma facility, requiring telemetry and drip titration experience on a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Details

• Acute care stepdown/PCU unit within a Level II Trauma hospital
• 35-bed unit serving adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, nephrology, stroke, diabetes, and continuous EEG monitoring diagnoses
• Patient ratio of 1:4–5 RN-to-patient; nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:10 ratio
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications
• Continuous EEG monitoring performed on this unit
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700)
• Every other weekend required
• Every third holiday required
• Floating required to medical floors, ICU, or rehab
• No on-call or standby requirement
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications (AHA): BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — all must be active; pending certifications not accepted
• PCU or stepdown unit experience required
• Epic EMR experience
• Drip titration experience required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — a valid driver's license is required for consideration and used to verify permanent address
• Candidates may not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Fast-paced unit where success depends on a positive attitude, strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• A charge nurse is present on each shift
• Orientation consists of onboarding during the first week followed by 1–2 days of unit-specific floor orientation
• A pass/fail open-book exam covering skills learned during orientation is administered on the first Friday of orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to continue the contract
• Candidates who were previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms at CommonSpirit-affiliated facilities will be considered
• RTO must be disclosed upfront; up to 7 days per 13-week contract is permitted — additional RTO will not be approved
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
• Scrubs or dress code requirements follow facility policy