American Traveler 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: 12/08/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit stepdown position requiring 2 years of acute care experience and current NE or compact RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a stepdown setting
• Adult patient population including cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, stroke, respiratory, post-stent, post-pacer placement, and renal failure
• Unit has 40 beds with an average daily census of 24 and nurse-patient ratios of 1:4-5 for both day and night shifts
• Drip titration required with heparin, nitro, dopamine, cardizem, amiodarone, and insulin
• RNs must be competent with arterial lines and able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• High flow oxygen equipment used on the unit
• Uses Epic EMR; Epic experience strongly preferred
• Shifts are 12-hour days (0630-1830), with every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required for a minimum of 2 holidays during the contract
• Floating required to MedSurg or ICU to care for PCU acuity patients
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and receptive to feedback in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a diverse patient population, including Hispanic and Somalian communities, are essential
• Team includes charge nurses on each shift and patient care techs with a 1:12 ratio
• Use of overhead lifts, portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners is required
• Navy blue scrubs are required as part of the dress code
• Only 7 or fewer days of requested time off (RTO) will be considered for the duration of the 13-week contract
• First-time travelers not specified; previous direct employees of CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year are not eligible

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in a stepdown or PCU setting
• Competency with arterial lines and titration of drips as listed
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified via driver's license
• Candidates may not have current full time, part time, or PRN employment with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facilities
• Compliance with fingernail policy: artificial nails prohibited
• Successful completion of a pass/fail exam during orientation (open book, must score 90% or above) is required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-630134. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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