Travel PCU RN - $2,236 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Lincoln, NE | Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed PCU with a 1:4–5 nurse-to-patient ratio, utilizing virtual nursing support on day and night shifts
• Care for patients with common diagnoses including CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, stroke/TIA, COPD, PE, and AKI
• Titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nicardipine, and Dobutamine
• Read and interpret telemetry strips; unit is equipped with bedside monitors and a remote monitor tech stationed in the ICU
• Manage respiratory therapy equipment including high-flow oxygen, BiPap, and oxygen titration
• Participate in self-scheduling with one additional shift expected per 6-week period; every 3rd weekend requirement applies

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Nebraska
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Demonstrated competency in caring for stroke and TIA patients; this unit serves as the designated stroke floor
• Ability to titrate IV drips independently
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal (used to verify residence location)
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; candidates may not currently hold full-time, part-time, or PRN positions with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity Health

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a progressive care, stepdown, or intermediate care setting
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and strip interpretation
• Strong teamwork orientation and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with charge nurse and house supervisor coverage, nurse aide support, and virtual nursing technology
• Enjoy self-scheduling flexibility with a structured 3-shift unit-specific orientation on your assigned shift

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #792343. 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 - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

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