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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Acute care Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) in a Level 2 trauma hospital
• 40-bed unit with average daily census of 24
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 on both days and nights
• Cares for adult cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer, and renal failure patients
• RNs required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• Must be competent with arterial lines
• Charge nurse present each shift and takes a patient assignment
• Patient care techs on unit at a 1:12 ratio
• High-flow respiratory equipment used; RNs troubleshoot as needed
• RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• 12-hour night shifts, 0630-1830 and 1830-0630
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to Med/Surg or ICU to take PCU-acuity patients
• Uses EPIC EMR
• On-call staff must arrive within 30 minutes if called back in

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE state or Compact/NLC) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required, pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior stepdown/PCU or telemetry experience required
• Competency in arterial line management required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a fast-paced stepdown unit serving diverse patient populations, including Hispanic and Somali communities
• Participate in a pass/fail open-book skills exam during orientation, requiring a 90% score to continue in the assignment
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Unit utilizes overhead and portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners
• Focus on patient experience, responsiveness, and clear communication regarding medications
• Success on this unit requires flexibility, adaptability, strong communication, and teamwork
• Minimum of 2 holidays within the contract period must be covered
• Requested time off (RTO) limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after submission
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified via driver's license
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment