Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Omaha, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Omaha, NE
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 906089

Job Title


Registered Nurse (RN) - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location


Omaha, NE | Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:30 PM - 6:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 55-bed PCU unit serving a primarily adult population, with occasional patients aged 15 and older
• Manage a patient assignment at a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio during night shifts
• Administer and monitor common drips and medications including PCA pumps, Cardizem, and insulin
• Perform telemetry monitoring and respond to changes in patient condition for diagnoses such as CVA, TIA, subdural hematoma, shortness of breath, and generalized weakness
• Conduct hourly rounding and maintain a strong focus on patient responsiveness and experience
• Float to medical-surgical areas as needed based on unit census and staffing needs

• Active RN license valid for the state of Nebraska
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Telemetry competency required
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR and Alaris IV pumps preferred at time of start
• Must live 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 Health are not eligible
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; compliance is required for contract continuation
• Candidates must be prepared to complete a pass/fail open-book skills exam (minimum score of 90%) during orientation

• Prior experience in a PCU, stepdown, or intermediate care setting
• Familiarity with managing patients presenting with neurological and cardiopulmonary diagnoses
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented unit environment with strong organizational and time-management skills

• Work alongside a supportive, close-knit nursing team with access to a robust multidisciplinary support staff including educators, care managers, social workers, dieticians, and PT/OT
• Join a well-equipped unit with mechanical lifts available and nursing assistant and charge nurse support on every shift