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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2+ years of experience and NIHSS certification in a Level II trauma center.

Details

• Acute care setting in a Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) with 35 beds
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with cardiac, nephrology, stroke, and diabetes diagnoses
• Continuous EEG monitoring performed on the unit
• RNs required to titrate drips including Cardizem, beta blockers, and seizure medications
• Charge Nurse present on each shift
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available at 1:10 or 2:20 ratios
• 12-hour night shifts, 0630-1900 and 1830-0700
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required every third holiday
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to medical floors, ICU, or rehab
• Uses Epic EMR
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active RN license (State or Compact/NLC) for the submitting state required, pending licenses not accepted
• BSN not required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS, all active and current
• Must provide a copy of driver's license for submission
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Nursys license verification required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including drip titration and continuous EEG monitoring for a diverse cardiac, nephrology, stroke, and diabetes patient population
• Fast-paced unit requiring a positive attitude, strong communication skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability
• First week includes onboarding followed by 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation
• Orientation includes a pass/fail open-book exam on Friday requiring a 90% score to continue the assignment
• Artificial fingernails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• 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) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment