PCU RN
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a Level 1 Trauma facility in Nebraska, requiring telemetry experience, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications, and a NE or compact RN license.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care hospital PCU (stepdown unit) on the 4th Floor East Wing
• 55-bed unit serving primarily adult patients; pediatric patients are rare and are age 15 or older
• Common diagnoses include CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, COVID, subdural hematoma, and general weakness
• Common medications and drips include PCA pumps for pain management, Cardizem, and insulin
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:4 on both day and night shifts
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0630)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating may be required, primarily to med-surg areas based on census needs
• Charting is done in Epic (experience required)
• Alaris IV pumps used
• Mechanical lifts available in every other room

Requirements

• Active NE state RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• Experience in an acute care PCU or stepdown setting required
• Level 1 Trauma facility experience applicable
• Epic EMR experience required
• A valid driver's license is 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

• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (determined by driver's license address) to be eligible for this position
• Candidates who are currently or were recently employed full time, part time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility are not eligible — candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms may be considered
• A pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered on Friday during orientation; a score of 90% or higher is required to continue the assignment
• Navy blue scrubs are required; CNAs wear ceil blue
• Unit support includes nursing assistants, a charge nurse, educator, care managers, social workers, dieticians, PT, and OT
• Hourly rounding and patient responsiveness are key focuses on this unit
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas — refusal to remove them will result to contract termination
• Manager interview required; no clinical component involved
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment where nurses support one another and manage a high volume of daily responsibilities