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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring telemetry competency and a NE or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care Level 1 trauma hospital setting on a 55-bed Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown level of care)
• Adult patient population, with pediatric patients (age 15+) admitted rarely
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4 on both day and night shifts
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled 0630-1830
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required, ideally to Med-Surg areas depending on unit need
• Uses EPIC EMR and Alaris IV pumps
• Nursing assistant and charge nurse support available on the unit
• Additional support staff includes educators, care managers, social workers, dietitians, PT, and OT

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE state or Compact/NLC) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required, pending certifications not accepted
• Telemetry competency required
• 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 and/or Dignity, within the past year
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Manage daily patient care responsibilities including common diagnoses such as CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, COVID, subdural hematoma, and general weakness
• Administer common medications and drips including PCA pumps for pain management, cardizem, and insulin
• Mechanical lifts available in every other patient room
• Unit focus includes hourly rounding and patient responsiveness
• Navy blue scrubs required (Ceil blue for CNAs)
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to comply results in contract termination
• RNs must pass an open-book skills exam with a minimum score of 90% during orientation or risk termination
• Unit is described as a tight-knit team with strong staff support