Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Kearney, NE
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse, with a specialty in Step Down care, located at the healthcare provider's facility. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care to adult patients with various diagnoses, including cardiac, respiratory, renal, and post-procedure recovery, within a fast-paced acute care setting. The position is scheduled for night shifts, with a focus on team collaboration and patient-centered service.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  Provides nursing care in a 40-bed step down unit caring for adults with conditions such as cardiac, dialysis, cancer, vascular issues, sepsis, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer placement, and renal failure. Responsible for managing titratable drips like Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin. The role involves interpreting telemetry strips, troubleshooting high-flow oxygen devices, and working with various RT equipment including vents, Cpap, and BiPap. The unit operates with patient ratios of 1:4-5 during day and night shifts, with nurses expected to be flexible and adaptable, and to take feedback constructively.
• Required Qualifications:
  Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Valid license to submit and possess at least 2 years of nursing experience in a step down or similar acute care setting.
• Schedule:
  Night shifts from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week scheduled across shifts.
• Additional Information:
  Orientation includes a 1-day unit-specific training. Nurses must be competent in arteriolar catheter management, reading telemetry strips, and troubleshooting high-flow oxygen devices. Floating to medical-surgical or ICU units may be required to care for acuity patients. The role serves a diverse patient population with primary cultural backgrounds including Hispanic and Somali communities. Shift flexibility, excellent communication, teamwork, and responsiveness are key to success in this position.

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