Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,240 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse Nights Location: Not Specified
This role involves providing patient care on a high-flow step-down unit with frequent admissions, transfers, and discharges. The position requires a dedicated nurse capable of supporting a collaborative team environment and managing complex patient needs within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Job Details

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification, NIHSS; minimum experience required: 2 years
• Education Requirements: Valid nursing license; location requirements: within 50 miles of the facility; experience requirement: at least 2 years
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
• Additional responsibilities include interpreting telemetry data, titrating drips such as Heparin, insulin, octreotide, and managing a variety of IV infusions like Cardizem and nitro.
• The unit has a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, with duties including supporting code carts, Lucas machines, hoyer lifts, sit and stand aids, and reading/interpretation of telemetry.
• Shifts are scheduled in a 6-week cycle, with 6 weekend shifts required within that period.
• The unit has a policy of rapid patient turnover, frequent admissions, and team-based care.
• Orientation includes classroom training followed by two 12-hour shifts.
• Floating to other hospital areas, including ICU and Emergency Department, may be required based on abilities.
• Candidates must comply with the fingernail policy prohibiting artificial nails.
• Candidates need to have a drivers license to confirm geographic eligibility.
• RTO (Request for Time Off) requests must be submitted upfront, with a limit of 7 days or less per 13-week contract.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1330588. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus