PCU RN
Kearney, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring NE or compact RN licensure and prior stepdown experience.

Details

• Acute care Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown setting within a Level 2 Trauma hospital
• 40-bed unit with an average daily census of 24 patients
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 on both day and night shifts
• Cares for adult patients with cardiac med/surg conditions, dialysis, cancer diagnoses, vascular issues, sepsis, adult respiratory conditions, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer placement, and renal failure
• Uses EPIC EMR charting system
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• Competency in arterial lines required
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes an assignment
• Patient care techs available at a 1:12 ratio
• Utilizes high flow respiratory therapy equipment, with RNs required to troubleshoot
• RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• 12-hour day and night shifts (0630-1830 / 1830-0630)
• Every other weekend requirement
• Minimum of 2 holidays required within the contract time frame
• Floating required to MedSurg or ICU to take PCU acuity patients
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided
• Unit uses overhead lifts in half the rooms, portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners

Requirements

• Active State or Compact (NLC) RN license required for the state of submission; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (active only; pending certifications not accepted)
• Prior stepdown/PCU experience required
• Competency in arterial line management required
• Must provide a copy of driver's license, which will be used to verify permanent address
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years worked, both including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• Must pass a pass/fail exam (open book, 90% required) during orientation on skills learned

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to a diverse patient population, including a focus on serving Hispanic and Somali communities
• Deliver titrated medication drips and monitor high-flow respiratory therapy equipment
• Read and interpret own telemetry strips as part of daily patient monitoring
• Navy blue scrub color required per dress code
• Success on this unit requires being a team player who is flexible, adaptable, and communicates well, while being open to feedback
• If placed on call, must be able to arrive within 30 minutes of being called back in
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license
• Candidates may not currently be employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-associated facility within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Up to 7 days of requested time off (RTO) may be submitted upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission
• Facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, or 3 shifts for shorter assignments
• Blocked scheduling will not be approved unless it is for weekends only