Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,100 to $2,400 per week in Omaha, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Omaha, NE
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,100 to $2,400 per week
Shift Information: Rotating - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse - PCU

Location:  Omaha, NE

Start Date:  04-27-2026

End Date:  07-27-2026

Contract Type:  Contract

Shift Type:  Rotating nights, 12-hour shifts, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM, every-other-weekend required

Hours per Week: 36

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care on a 55-bed PCU/stepdown unit
• Monitor and interpret telemetry, acting quickly on changes in patient status
• Administer and manage drips and infusions (including PCA pumps, Cardizem, insulin) safely and accurately
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members — educators, care managers, social workers, PT/OT and dieticians — to coordinate patient care
• Perform focused assessments and maintain accurate EPIC documentation for continuity of care
• Practice hourly rounding and respond to patient needs to enhance patient experience
• Use mechanical lifts and safe patient-handling techniques to protect patients and staff
• Support unit staffing needs and float as required to ensure consistent, safe care

Education

• Active RN licensure required; BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and PCU/stepdown care
• EPIC electronic medical record proficiency
• Familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and PCA pump management
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS application in acute settings
• Safe patient handling with mechanical lifts
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent teamwork and communication for a collaborative unit environment

Requirements

• Active RN license (eligible to practice in the state of Nebraska) - driver’s license required at submittal
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience (PCU/stepdown/telemetry experience preferred)
• Comfortable with telemetry monitoring and managing cardiac/neurologic patient populations (CVA, TIA, respiratory issues, subdural hematoma)
• Ability to pass orientation skills exam (90% required) and adhere to facility fingernail policy
• Willingness to work night shifts and float as needed

Benefits

• Supportive, tight-knit team that helps one another through busy shifts
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Paid time off so you can actually take that weekend away
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program - bring a friend, get rewarded
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options
• Travel reimbursement and housing support typical for contract roles
• Opportunities for professional development and on-unit educator support