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: 905625

Job Title


Registered Nurse (RN) - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location


Omaha, NE | Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown)

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts (6:30 PM-7:00 AM / 6:30 PM-7:00 AM rotating); every other weekend required; every third holiday required

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, fast-paced care with strong critical thinking and communication skills
• Titrate drips including Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications as required
• Collaborate with charge nurses, patient care techs (ratio 1:10), and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Float to medical floors, ICU, or rehab units as needed
• Comply with facility fingernail policy: artificial nails are strictly prohibited in all patient care areas

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Must successfully pass an open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates may not currently hold full-time, part-time, or PRN employment with any facility associated with CommonSpirit Health, including CHI and/or Dignity Health

• Prior experience in a PCU, stepdown, or intermediate care setting
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and continuous EEG monitoring
• Background in nephrology or stroke patient populations
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced clinical environment

• Opportunity to work on a dynamic, fast-paced unit with a collaborative team environment that values positive attitudes, strong communication, and patient-centered care
• Structured onboarding process including facility orientation and unit-specific floor orientation to support a smooth transition