PCU Registered Nurse
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Stepdown position at a Level II Trauma facility in Nebraska, requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications with a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown in an acute care hospital setting with Level II Trauma designation
• Adult and geriatric patient population including cardiac, nephrology, stroke, diabetes management, and continuous EEG monitoring
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5 with CNA/patient care tech support at a 1:10 ratio
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications
• Continuous EEG monitoring is performed on this unit
• Charge nurse present on each shift
• 35-bed unit
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700)
• Every other weekend required
• Every third holiday required
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating required to medical floors, ICU, or rehab
• Epic EMR used in this position

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license required — pending licenses will not be accepted
• Active certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS — pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN not required
• Driver's license required for consideration, used to verify permanent address is outside the 50-mile radius
• 2 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
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Fast-paced unit where success is supported by a positive attitude, strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Orientation consists of first-week onboarding followed by 1–2 days of floor-specific orientation
• A pass/fail open-book exam on unit skills is administered during orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to pass; failure may result in contract termination
• Artificial nails are strictly prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove them may result to contract termination
• Candidates may not currently be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity
• Candidates who were previously directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible
• RTO requests (7 days or fewer per 13-week contract) must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after that point
• 13-week contract