Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Kearney, NE
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Nursing Professional Night Shift 09/14/2026 to 01/18/2027. This position involves providing specialized care for adult patients with various diagnoses, including cardiac, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post-procedure, and renal failure. The role requires a team-oriented approach, flexibility, and effective communication skills in a diverse cultural environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar setting, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), and competence in arterial line management
• Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Patient Population: Adults with various diagnoses including cardiac, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, adult respiratory, stroke, post stent, post pacer placement, and renal failure
• Patient Care Responsibilities: Titration of drips such as Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin; high-flow oxygen therapy management
• Staffing: Charge nurse available on each shift; nurse aides/patient care technicians on unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5; RNs required to read and interpret telemetry strips; RNs must be able to troubleshoot equipment like vents, Cpap, BiPap, high flow, etc.
• Floater Policy: Floating to MedSurg or ICU to match acuity
• Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs
• Orientation: One day of unit-specific orientation
• Additional Requirements: Flexibility for RTO (up to 7 days upfront for the 13-week contract), hospital can cancel up to four shifts per assignment, experience with EPIC charting system, no BSN required, license to submit required, trauma level 2 care setting

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits