Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Omaha, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Omaha, NE
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location

Omaha, NE

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Shifts: 6:30 AM–7:00 PM / 6:30 PM–7:00 AM | Every other weekend required | Every third holiday required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Progressive Care/Step-Down unit serving adult and geriatric populations with cardiac, nephrology, stroke, diabetes, and continuous EEG monitoring needs
• Titrate drips including Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications per physician orders and unit protocols
• Maintain a patient assignment ratio of 1:4–5, applying critical thinking and strong clinical judgment to prioritize care
• Collaborate with charge nurses, patient care techs, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes
• Float to medical floors, ICU, or rehab units as needed
• Complete unit-specific orientation including onboarding week and 1–2 days of floor orientation; pass required open-book competency exam with a minimum score of 90%

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Valid driver's license (required at time of submittal)
• Artificial nails are prohibited; compliance with facility fingernail policy is required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a PCU, Step-Down, or IMC setting
• Experience titrating cardiac and neurological drips
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a collaborative, positive attitude

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity step-down environment with a supportive team structure including charge nurse coverage and patient care tech assistance
• Gain diverse clinical experience with a varied patient population across cardiac, neurological, and nephrology specialties