Travel PCU RN - $2,356 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: 10/26/2026
• 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: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Stepdown/PCU Oncology RN for a Level 1 trauma hospital, requiring at least 1 year of experience and ACLS/BLS certification.

Details

• PCU Oncology unit (5 North) with 18 beds caring for adult oncology and trauma PCU patients
• Patient ratios of 1:4-1:5 on both day and night shifts
• 12-hour night shifts from 6:30p-7:00a with every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling that balances with unit needs
• Floats to other Med/Surg and PCU units at the same level of care
• EMR: Epic, IV Pumps: Alaris
• Lyko lifts available in even-numbered rooms with additional lift equipment on the unit
• Two days of unit orientation provided

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE or Compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Oncology experience preferred, strong PCU experience also considered
• Chemo certification preferred but not required
• ONS/ONCC certification preferred but not required
• Comfortable titrating Insulin and Cardizem drips
• Experience managing common drips/medications including chemotherapy, heparin, Cardizem, and Protonix
• Familiarity with high-flow respiratory equipment
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Care for a diverse adult oncology and trauma PCU patient population, supporting patients from diagnosis through remission or end-of-life care
• Work alongside Nursing Assistants, Charge Nurse, PT/OT, RN Case Manager, Social Worker, Educator, and Dietitian
• Focus on hourly rounding and bedside shift report as key patient experience priorities
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and/or Dignity) within the past year
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Team culture emphasizes compassion, positivity, and teamwork among diverse patient populations

American Traveler Job ID #P-767896. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

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