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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a Level II trauma facility in Nebraska, requiring 2+ years of experience, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications on a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Details

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

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Active certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS — pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• PCU/stepdown experience in an acute care setting required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
• Must not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and/or Dignity) — candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include titrating and managing drips, continuous EEG monitoring support, and caring for a complex adult and geriatric patient population
• A charge nurse is present on each shift
• Orientation consists of onboarding during the first week followed by 1–2 days of floor-specific orientation
• A pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered on the Friday of orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to pass; failure to pass may result to contract termination
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas — refusal to remove them will result in contract termination
• RTO must be requested upfront and is limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
• This is a fast-paced unit — candidates who thrive here tend to demonstrate a positive attitude, strong communication, critical thinking, and collaborative teamwork
• Candidates who were directly employed (FT, PT, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past year are not eligible for this position