Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care UnitAmerican TravelerLincoln, Nebraska, United StatesPosition ID: P-770885Assignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-09T00:00:00.000Z$2,275.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (stroke floor) position requiring NIHSS certification and stroke care competency.DetailsProgressive Care Unit (stepdown) within an acute care hospital setting24-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:4-5, supported by virtual nursing on day and night shiftsCommon diagnoses include CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, stroke/TIA, COPD, PE, and AKIDesignated stroke floor requiring competency in stroke patient careTelemetry monitoring on unit with dedicated monitor tech; RNs read stripsRNs required to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nicardipine, and DobutamineRespiratory equipment used includes high flow, BiPap, and O2 titrationCharge nurse and house supervisor support availableNurse aide support at 1:8 ratio when unit is fullEPIC EMR used12-hour day shifts with self-scheduling and one extra shift per 6-week periodWeekend requirement of every 3rd weekendHoliday coverage divided by weekend rotationCall/standby requirement with 1-hour arrival time when called inFirst to float among staffRequirementsActive RN license (State or Compact/NLC) required at time of submission; pending licenses not acceptedActive certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSSMinimum 2 years of RN experience requiredStroke care competency requiredMust be teamwork orientedExperience with titratable drips requiredDriver's license copy required for considerationCandidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past yearAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care on a high-acuity stepdown unit for stroke and other complex medical patients3 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided on assigned shiftMust pass a Pass/Fail open-book exam on unit skills during orientation with a minimum score of 90% to continue assignmentDress code requires navy scrub tops and bottomsArtificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departmentsMust reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's licenseFirst-time travelers may be consideredHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12