PCU RN
Omaha, 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

Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location

Omaha, NE | Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Onsite | Shifts: 6:30 PM–7:00 AM | 6-week scheduling rotation | Expected 3 shifts/week with 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (night weekends are Fridays and Saturdays) | Holiday rotation shared with permanent staff

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 28-bed Progressive Care Unit serving adult medical, surgical, cardiac, and stroke patients, many arriving through the emergency department
• Maintain a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio in a high-flow environment with frequent admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Titrate drips including Heparin, octreotide, insulin, Cardizem, nitroglycerin, and other IV infusions per physician orders
• Read and interpret telemetry monitoring independently, as monitor techs are available on the unit but RN interpretation is required
• Float to Med/Surg and other hospital departments, including ICU and ED, based on patient care needs and individual skill set
• Successfully complete a pass/fail open-book skills exam during orientation week with a minimum score of 90% required to continue assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Ability to titrate drips and manage IV infusions in a progressive care setting
• Must comply with facility fingernail policy: artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal (used to verify radius compliance)
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; candidates currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health are not eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a PCU, stepdown, or IMC setting with cardiac and stroke patient populations
• Familiarity with specialty equipment such as LUCAS machines, Hoyer lifts, and Sit-to-Stand devices
• Experience working in a high-acuity, fast-paced unit with frequent patient throughput
• Strong teamwork orientation and adaptability in a collaborative unit environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-equipped progressive care unit with dedicated charge nurse coverage and patient care tech support on every shift
• Structured orientation program including classroom training followed by unit-specific clinical shifts to set you up for success