Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Communication Skills, Diabetes, Electroencephalography (EEG), Establish Priorities, Geriatrics, Identify Issues, Intensive Care, Medications, Nephrology, Nursing, On Call, Onboarding, Patient Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Titration
LOCATION
Omaha, NE
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Location
Omaha, NE
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Shifts: 6:30 AM–7:00 PM / 6:30 PM–7:00 AM | Every other weekend required | Every third holiday required
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a 35-bed Progressive Care Unit serving adult and geriatric populations with diagnoses including cardiac conditions, nephrology, stroke, diabetes, and continuous EEG monitoring
Titrate drips including Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications
Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5, collaborating with patient care techs assigned at a 1:10 ratio
Float as needed to medical floors, ICU, or rehabilitation units
Apply critical thinking and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment to assess, prioritize, and respond to changing patient conditions
Participate in unit onboarding, including a required competency exam during the first week of orientation
Required Qualifications
Active RN licensure
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Current NIHSS certification
Minimum 1–2 years of PCU, IMC, or Stepdown nursing experience
Must achieve a passing score of 90% or higher on the unit competency exam administered during orientation
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with continuous EEG monitoring
Background in cardiac, nephrology, or stroke patient populations
Demonstrated ability to titrate drips in a progressive care or step-down setting
Why Join Us
Join a collaborative, fast-paced unit where critical thinking and teamwork are valued and supported
No on-call or standby requirements, offering greater schedule predictability throughout your contract