Travel Registered Nurse RN Care&PCU

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