PCU/Med Surg RN
Kearney, NE
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,394/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Progressive Care Unit RN / Telemetry Nurse travel opportunity in Kearney, Nebraska — 13-week contract; EPIC charting; ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required. Join an acute care nursing team caring for stepdown and post?Cath Lab patients.
Job Details
- Job Title: PCU Registered Nurse (RN) / Telemetry Nurse – Travel RN
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
- Location: Kearney, NE (Zip: 68845) — Nebraska nursing jobs / travel nursing jobs Kearney
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
- Shift: 12-hour Nights (every other weekend required; first to float; up to 2 extra mandatory shifts per 6 weeks)
- Care Setting: Acute care — Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Telemetry / Stepdown
- Charting System: EPIC
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of PCU / Telemetry RN experience (telemetry nurse experience preferred)
- Active RN license in good standing (state license)
- BLS (AHA or ARC)
- ACLS (AHA or ARC)
- NIHSS certification
- Experience with post?Cath Lab patients preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to PCU/stepdown and telemetry patients, including post?Cath Lab cases
- Perform continuous cardiac monitoring and respond to telemetry changes
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for acute care and stepdown patients
- Float to Med?Surg or ICU (PCU patient status only) as needed and support unit staffing requirements
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EPIC
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (physicians, case management, respiratory therapy) to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Follow hospital policies, safety protocols, and discharge planning processes; meet weekend and floating requirements
Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity?
- Work in a modern acute care setting with supportive clinical teams
- Competitive weekly pay for travel RNs and telemetry nurses
- Live and work in Kearney, NE — friendly community with a vibrant downtown and easy access to parks and outdoor activities
Apply now for this PCU RN travel contract in Kearney, Nebraska. Join our healthcare team today and advance your acute care nursing career as a Telemetry Nurse / Travel RN!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Kearney, NE
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Kearney, NE here's what you should know:- Kearney's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 87°F, and in winter, average lows are around 13°F.
- Short term rentals can be found in Kearney, but availability may vary.
- It's advisable to start the search early.
- Kearney is car-friendly with easy navigation and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Kearney has a diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to seasonal allergies.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Kearney offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and popular chains.
- It also has art galleries, museums, and music events.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local games, and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing are popular.
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