Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $3,095 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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A registered nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Units is needed for an assignment at a healthcare facility in Omaha, Nebraska. This position involves providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, caring for adult and geriatric patients with various diagnoses including cardiac, nephrology, stroke, and diabetes. Candidates must bring their RN license on the first day and meet the required certifications. The assignment begins on 08/03/2026.

Job Details:

• Location: Omaha, Nebraska
• Specialty: Step Down Unit
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with shift times from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM and 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Schedule: 48 hours per week, minimum
• Required Qualifications: RN license, BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS certifications; minimum 2 years of experience in a similar unit; experience with EPIC electronic medical record system; valid driver's license (used to verify distance from the facility).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a step-down or comparable unit, strong communication skills, critical thinking ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Additional Information:
  • Candidate must not be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with the organization, including those linked to CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity.
  • A 7-day RTO (Return to Office) is needed upfront; additional RTO requests are not approved after submission.
  • The facility's cancellation policy allows up to 4 shifts cancellation for assignments of 13 weeks or longer, and 3 shifts for shorter assignments.
  • Float to medical floors, ICU, or rehab units may be required during the assignment.
  • COVID-19 and artificial nails policies are in effect, and compliance is mandatory.

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 #1279765. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus