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 | Onsite | 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 call or standby requirement

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 35-bed Progressive Care Unit serving adult and geriatric populations with diagnoses including cardiac conditions, nephrology, stroke, diabetes, and continuous EEG monitoring
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5, delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment
• Titrate drips including Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications as required
• Collaborate with charge nurses, patient care techs (ratio 1:10 or 2:20), and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Float to medical floors, ICU, or rehab units as needed
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic clinical setting

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for practice
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Must successfully pass an open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; compliance is required for contract continuation
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal
• 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, CHI, or Dignity are not eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a PCU, stepdown, or IMC setting
• Experience titrating cardiac and neurological drips
• Familiarity with continuous EEG monitoring
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a well-supported PCU environment with established charge nurse coverage and patient care tech assistance on every shift
• Structured onboarding process including a dedicated first week of orientation followed by unit-specific floor training