Travel PCU RN - $2,338 per week

American Traveler 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring telemetry competency and NE or compact RN licensure.

Details

• : PCU/stepdown unit within an acute care hospital, 4th Floor East Wing, 55-bed unit
• if applicable (patients 15 and older)
• Primarily adult patient population with rare pediatric cases (15 years and older)
• Common diagnoses include CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, COVID, subdural hematoma, and weakness
• Common drips/medications include PCA pumps for pain management, cardizem, and insulin
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4 for both day and night shifts
• 12-hour night shifts from 1830-0630
• Every other weekend requirement
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• Uses Alaris IV pumps
• Mechanical lifts available in every other room
• Floating required, ideally to Med/Surg areas based on facility need
• Charge nurse support available on unit
• Additional support staff includes Educator, Care Managers, Social Workers, Dieticians, PT, and OT

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE state or Compact) required at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Telemetry competency required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Trauma Level 1 facility experience
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a stepdown/PCU setting managing complex adult patients
• Participate in hourly rounding to support patient experience and responsiveness
• Work within a tight-knit, collaborative unit team
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs (Ceil blue for CNAs)
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• Must pass an open-book skills exam with a minimum score of 90% during orientation
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• Hospital reserves the right to cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-738327. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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