Travel PCU RN - $2,931 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced PCU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care and step-down unit nursing, with the ability to provide exceptional patient care for a variety of complex conditions.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Stepdown
• Number of Beds: 40 beds with an average daily census of 24
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 on both day and night shifts
• Common Diagnoses: Adults with cardiac, renal, respiratory, and oncology conditions, among others

Shift Information

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Shift Type: Nights
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirements: Minimum of 2 holidays within the contract timeframe

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in a stepdown unit
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, including administering medications and titrating IV drips as necessary
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to create and implement patient care plans
• Perform assessments and ensure the safety and comfort of patients
• Manage and interpret telemetry readings and read ECG strips
• Support patients with respiratory support equipment and perform troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a similar role
• Required Certifications:
  • ACLS
  • BLS Certification
  • NIHSS
• Competency in managing arterial lines and administering titratable drips, including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• Ability to work flexibly within a team environment and respond positively to feedback
• Excellent communication skills and cultural sensitivity, particularly with diverse populations

Additional Information

This role includes participation in unit orientation and compliance with specific dress code requirements. Successful candidates will demonstrate an eagerness to learn and improve patient care practices, with a specific focus on enhancing patient experience scores through effective communication and responsiveness.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19222700. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Stepdown,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.