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

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