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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Omaha, Nebraska, 68130!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location

Omaha, NE | Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Onsite | Shifts: 6:30 PM–7:00 AM | 6-week scheduling rotation | Expected 3 shifts/week with 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (night weekends are Fridays and Saturdays) | Holiday rotation shared with permanent staff

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 28-bed Progressive Care Unit serving adult medical, surgical, cardiac, and stroke patients, many arriving through the emergency department
• Maintain a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio in a high-flow environment with frequent admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Titrate drips including Heparin, octreotide, insulin, Cardizem, nitroglycerin, and other IV infusions per physician orders
• Read and interpret telemetry monitoring independently, as monitor techs are available on the unit but RN interpretation is required
• Float to Med/Surg and other hospital departments, including ICU and ED, based on patient care needs and individual skill set
• Successfully complete a pass/fail open-book skills exam during orientation week with a minimum score of 90% required to continue assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Ability to titrate drips and manage IV infusions in a progressive care setting
• Must comply with facility fingernail policy: artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal (used to verify radius compliance)
• Must reside more than 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

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a PCU, stepdown, or IMC setting with cardiac and stroke patient populations
• Familiarity with specialty equipment such as LUCAS machines, Hoyer lifts, and Sit-to-Stand devices
• Experience working in a high-acuity, fast-paced unit with frequent patient throughput
• Strong teamwork orientation and adaptability in a collaborative unit environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-equipped progressive care unit with dedicated charge nurse coverage and patient care tech support on every shift
• Structured orientation program including classroom training followed by unit-specific clinical shifts to set you up for success

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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