Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Omaha, NE

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (4th Floor East Wing)

Location

Omaha, NE

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio on a 55-bed unit
• Monitor and manage adult patients presenting with diagnoses including CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, subdural hematoma, and general weakness
• Administer and manage common drips and medications including PCA pumps, Cardizem, and insulin
• Perform telemetry monitoring and respond appropriately to cardiac rhythm changes
• Conduct hourly rounding and maintain a strong focus on patient responsiveness and experience
• Float to medical-surgical areas as needed based on unit census and staffing demands

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Telemetry competency
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Experience with Alaris IV pumps
• Ability to pass a required open-book skills exam with a score of 90% or higher during orientation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a PCU, stepdown, or intermediate care setting
• Ability to manage a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong organizational and time-management skills
• Collaborative team-oriented approach with the ability to support colleagues in a close-knit unit environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit that includes nursing assistants, a charge nurse, an educator, care managers, social workers, dieticians, and PT/OT staff
• Join a cohesive, team-oriented nursing unit that values mutual support and collaborative patient care