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: 12/15/2025
• 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
• Every other weekend requirement
• Holiday coverage as needed to meet unit needs
• Manage 1:4-5 nurse to patient ratios on 33-bed stepdown unit
• Care for patients ranging from young adults through 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
• Must read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Work with respiratory equipment including BiPAP and Airvo
• May float to MedSurg, Inpatient Rehab, or Skilled Care units
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Must pass 90% open book skills exam on Friday during orientation or face contract termination
• Dress code requires navy blue scrubs
• Artificial nails prohibited - refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• Use EPIC charting system
• Driver's license required at submittal
• First week classroom orientation followed by 2 twelve-hour floor shifts
• Busy patient flow with admissions and discharges within same shift while completing hourly rounding and bedside report

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a 33-bed progressive care stepdown unit that provides intermediate-level care for patients requiring close monitoring but not intensive care. The facility maintains high standards for patient care with comprehensive orientation programs and strict competency requirements. The organization uses modern technology including EPIC charting systems and advanced respiratory equipment, while emphasizing teamwork and positive patient experiences through structured rounding and bedside reporting protocols.

Location:

Grand Island, NE

Grand Island offers a welcoming community atmosphere in central Nebraska with affordable living costs and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Platte River. The city provides a perfect balance of small-town charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking a supportive work environment and quality of life.

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