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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring NE or compact RN licensure and telemetry interpretation skills.

Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown) of an acute care hospital
• 28-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Patient population primarily consists of adults admitted through the ER with mixed medical/surgical, cardiac, and stroke diagnoses
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Heparin, octreotide, and insulin, as well as manage other IV infusions such as Cardizem and nitro
• Charge nurse present on every shift and may occasionally take a patient assignment, more frequently at night
• Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit at a 1:14 ratio
• No unit secretary on the unit; stocking support is provided by non-clinical staff
• Specialty equipment includes code carts, LUCAS devices, Hoyer lifts, and Sit-to-Stand lifts
• Tele/monitor techs are present, but RNs must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts (1830-0700), with a 6-week scheduling cycle managed by unit schedulers
• Requires 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Holiday coverage rotates with permanent staff
• Floating required to Med/Surg and other appropriate hospital areas, including ICU/ED depending on skill set
• High-flow unit with frequent admissions, transfers, and discharges

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Acute care hospital experience required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry monitoring independently
• Experience titrating medication drips required
• Driver's license required at time of consideration
• 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, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Must pass a pass/fail skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care departments

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to adult PCU patients, including cardiac and stroke cases, in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Candidates must be positive, adaptable team players able to work through unit challenges
• Unit-specific orientation includes one week of classroom training followed by two 12-hour shifts
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified via driver's license
• Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Upfront RTO of 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract is required; additional RTO requests will not be approved after submission
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, or 3 shifts for shorter assignments