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 | Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Shifts: 6:30 PM–7:00 AM or 6:30 AM–7:00 PM (Night rotation) | Every other weekend required | Every third holiday required | No on-call or standby requirement

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 35-bed Progressive Care Unit serving adult and geriatric populations with diagnoses including cardiac conditions, nephrology, stroke, diabetes, and continuous EEG monitoring
• Manage patient assignments at a ratio of 1:4–5, delivering high-quality, fast-paced nursing care with strong critical thinking and communication skills
• Titrate and manage drips including Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications
• Collaborate with charge nurses, patient care techs (ratio 1:10), and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, effective patient outcomes
• Float as needed to medical floors, ICU, or rehab units
• Successfully complete a required pass/fail orientation exam (open book, minimum passing score of 90%) during the first week of onboarding

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal (used to verify radius eligibility)
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any facility associated with CommonSpirit Health, including CHI or Dignity Health, are not eligible
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; compliance is required as a condition of the contract

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a PCU, stepdown, or IMC setting with exposure to cardiac and neurological patient populations
• Experience titrating cardiac and neurological drips in a clinical setting
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity stepdown environment with a collaborative team and diverse patient population
• Structured onboarding process with unit-specific orientation designed to set travelers up for success