Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care UnitAmerican TravelerLincoln, Nebraska, United StatesPosition ID: P-770883Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-09T00:00:00.000Z$2,275.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nights position requiring stroke care competency and NE or compact RN licensure.DetailsAcute care Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) with 24 bedsPatient ratios of 1:4-5, with virtual nursing support on day and night shiftsCommon diagnoses include CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, stroke/TIA, COPD, PE, and AKIUnit is recognized as the facility's stroke floorTelemetry monitoring on unit with dedicated monitor tech; RNs responsible for reading stripsRNs required to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nicardipine, and DobutamineRespiratory equipment used includes high flow, BiPap, and O2 titrationNurse aide support available at a 1:8 ratio when fully staffedCharge nurse and house supervisor support available on all shiftsUses EPIC EMR12-hour night shifts with self-scheduling and one extra shift per 6-week periodWeekend requirement of every third weekendHoliday coverage divided by weekend rotationCall/standby requirement with 1-hour arrival time once called inFirst to float among staff3 shifts of unit-specific orientation on assigned shiftRequirementsActive RN license (NE State or Compact/NLC) required at time of considerationRequired certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSSMinimum 2 years of RN experience requiredMust be competent in caring for stroke patientsStrong teamwork orientation requiredDriver's license required for considerationAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care in a fast-paced stepdown unit with critical diagnosesParticipate in a pass/fail open-book exam during orientation on unit-specific skills, requiring a 90% score to passNavy scrub tops and bottoms requiredArtificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areasMust reside at least 50 miles from the facilityCandidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past yearHospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignmentHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12