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: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a NE or compact license and competency in arterial line care.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital acute care setting on the 40-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Adult patients with cardiac, med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, and post-cardiac intervention needs
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4-5 for both day and night shifts
• RNs monitor and titrate cardiac drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• Use of EPIC electronic charting system
• 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend and minimum of two holidays during the contract
• Floating required to Med-Surg or ICU (to take PCU acuity patients)
• High flow oxygen therapy and overhead/portable lifts available
• Nursing assistants and patient care techs provide additional support
• Responsibilities include managing a complex adult cardiac/med-surg caseload and performing advanced patient monitoring
• Must be flexible, adaptable, a strong team player, and have excellent communication skills
• Focus on patient experience, responsiveness, and clear communication about medications
• Diverse patient population served, including primarily Hispanic and Somalian communities
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided, including an open book, pass/fail exam on skills learned (90% required to pass)
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application; maximum of 7 days per 13-week contract
• No blocked scheduling unless weekends only
• First-time travelers are accepted

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (all active; pending certifications not accepted)
• Competency with arterial lines required
• Ability to titrate cardiac drips and interpret cardiac monitor telemetry strips
• Experience with EPIC electronic documentation preferred
• Cannot have been employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any facility affiliated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity) in the past year
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver’s license required for verification
• Must provide two professional references (one supervisor from last 12 months, one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years)
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments

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-648982. 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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