ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Opportunity:

RN - PCU Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour day shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM or night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Manage 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratios on a 33-bed stepdown unit
• Care for patients ranging from young adults to geriatrics with conditions including sepsis, STEMI, CHF, chest pain, stroke, renal failure, COPD, DKA, and complex medical issues
• Required to titrate drips including Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, IV antibiotics, and Insulin
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Work every other weekend as required
• May be required to float to Medical-Surgical, Inpatient Rehab, or Skilled Care units
• Complete bedside reporting and hourly rounding as part of patient care standards
• Handle busy patient flow with admissions and discharges occurring within the same shift
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Must pass open book skills exam during orientation with 90% score
• Orientation includes first week classroom training followed by 2 twelve-hour floor shifts
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas
• Chart using EPIC system
• Must live outside 50-mile radius and cannot be employed with CommonSpirit facilities

Facility:

This acute care facility features a comprehensive stepdown unit that bridges the gap between intensive care and general medical floors. The facility emphasizes teamwork and positive patient experiences while maintaining advanced cardiac monitoring capabilities and respiratory equipment including BiPAP and Airvo systems. The organization focuses on providing high-quality care for patients with complex medical conditions requiring close monitoring and specialized nursing interventions.

Location:

Grand Island, NE

Grand Island offers a welcoming community atmosphere in central Nebraska with affordable living costs and a strong sense of community. The area provides excellent recreational opportunities along the Platte River and serves as a regional healthcare hub, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking small-town charm with modern amenities.

Adex Job ID #1016105. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCBenefits

• Referral bonus