Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Alliance, NE
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

RN – Patient Care Unit (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)

Location

Alliance, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed private-room unit, including a Medical Decision Unit, serving a diverse patient population including COPD exacerbation, CHF, swing bed, wound care, post-partum, and pediatric patients
• Maintain a standard nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, with occasional stretch to 1:5
• Utilize central telemetry monitoring and portable telemetry monitors to assess and respond to patient status changes
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech Expanse; operate Alaris infusion pumps
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including a non-patient-carrying Charge Nurse, Case Managers, Social Services, Therapy, Lab, and Pharmacy
• May float to the Emergency Department in a task nurse capacity only

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit
• Previous experience working in a Critical Access Hospital required
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association) required
• Reliable personal transportation required — ride-share services are not available in this area
• Navy blue scrubs required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PALS certification (American Heart Association) preferred
• Experience with swing bed patients, wound care, or long-term antibiotic administration
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse electronic health records system

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit featuring a dedicated non-patient-carrying Charge Nurse on every shift, 24/7 Lab services, robust Therapy services, and on-site Social Services with Case Management support
• Orientation program includes classroom training and a preceptored shift to set travelers up for success from day one