Travel PCU RN - $2,092 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 15 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Location City, State Department Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Progressive Care Unit team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to patient care and be adaptable in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a progressive care setting. Manage and administer medications and intravenous (IV) therapies, including titrating drips such as Heparin, Nitro, and Insulin. Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the healthcare team. Perform patient assessments and develop care plans. Utilize telemetry equipment and interpret cardiac strips. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Participate in patient education and advocacy. Assist with high-acuity procedures and ensure proper use of equipment such as arterial lines and respiratory devices. Qualifications Current and valid RN license. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required. NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required. Experience with arterial lines and monitoring cardiac patients is preferred. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Working Conditions Shifts are 12 hours long, with both day and night schedules available. Nurses will be required to work every other weekend and a minimum of two holidays within the contract time frame. Additional Information Candidate must be flexible, willing to learn, and open to receiving feedback. Strong focus on patient experience, responsiveness, communication, and diverse cultural populations in care. Orientation One day of unit-specific orientation will be provided to enhance integration into the team. Patient Care Area The Progressive Care Unit has 40 beds and an average daily census of 24 patients, with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 during both day and night shifts. Thrive Staffing Job ID 19018301. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,07:00:00-19:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.