PCU RN
Kearney, 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 an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) position requiring NE or compact licensure, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certification.

Details

• Acute care Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) in a Trauma Level 2 hospital
• 40-bed unit with average daily census of 24
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 on both day and night shifts
• Treats adult patients with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer, and renal failure conditions
• RNs required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes a patient assignment
• Nurse aides/techs on unit at a 1:12 ratio
• High flow respiratory equipment used; RNs troubleshoot as needed
• RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts, 0630-1830 and 1830-0630
• Every other weekend required
• Minimum of 2 holidays within the contract timeframe
• Floating required to MedSurg or ICU to care for PCU-acuity patients
• On-call shifts require a 30-minute arrival time if called back in

Requirements

• Active RN license, Nebraska or Compact (NLC), required at time of consideration
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
• Competency with arterial lines required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 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

• Responsible for direct patient care including drip titration, telemetry interpretation, and use of overhead/portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners
• Unit serves a diverse patient population, including a significant Hispanic and Somali community
• Success on this unit requires strong teamwork, flexibility, adaptability, and communication skills
• Unit focuses on improving patient experience scores, responsiveness, and medication communication
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided, plus a pass/fail open-book skills exam during general orientation requiring a 90% score
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• 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) 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 requests will not be approved