Travel PCU RN - $2,185 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: 15 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and flexible PCU Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team. This position will primarily involve providing care in a stepdown unit with a 12-hour night shift schedule. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar setting and hold the necessary certifications. Unit Information Unit Type: Stepdown Number of Beds: 40 beds with an average daily census of 24 Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4-5 on both days and nights Common Diagnoses: Adults with cardiac, renal, or respiratory conditions; dialysis; cancer; sepsis; stroke; post-operative care Required Skills: Competency in arterial lines and titration of drips (Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Insulin) Responsibilities Deliver high-quality patient care in a stepdown unit, managing complex medical conditions. Monitor patients and interpret telemetry; RNs must read and interpret their own strips. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Conduct patient assessments and develop nursing care plans. Provide support and education to patients and their families. Adhere to established policies and procedures, including compliance with infection control protocols. Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a similar nursing role Certifications: ACLS BLS Certification NIHSS General Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license and have no restrictions due to proximity to affiliated facilities. Work Environment Shift Length: 12 hours Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend Holiday Requirements: Minimum of 2 holidays during the contract period Floating Requirements: Potentially float to MedSurg or ICU to care for PCU acuity patients Dress Code Scrub color is navy blue. Additional Notes This unit emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication skills, as it serves diverse cultural populations, primarily Hispanic and Somalian. Overhead lifts are available in half the rooms, along with portable lifts and vein finders, ensuring a focus on patient care and experience. Please be prepared to engage in orientation and provide upfront requests for time off, with a limit of 7 days per 13-week contract. Additional requests will not be accommodated. Thrive Staffing Job ID 19166238. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.