ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC 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

Opportunity:

RN - PCU Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM
• Every other weekend requirement
• Minimum of 2 holidays required during contract timeframe
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 for both day and night shifts
• 40-bed unit with average daily census of 24 patients
• Care for adult patients with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer diagnosis, vascular, sepsis, respiratory conditions, stroke, post stent, and post pacer placement
• Must be competent in arterial lines and titrating drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• Required to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Floating required to MedSurg or ICU to take PCU acuity patients
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Must pass 90% on open book skills exam during orientation or face contract termination
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided
• Must live outside 50-mile radius and cannot be employed with CommonSpirit facilities
• Artificial nails prohibited - refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13-week contract)
• Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• EPIC charting system used
• Equipment includes overhead lifts, portable lifts, vein finders, bladder scanners, and high flow oxygen

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a 40-bed Progressive Care Unit specializing in cardiac medical/surgical care and complex medical conditions. The facility maintains a Level 2 Trauma designation and serves diverse cultural populations including Hispanic and Somalian communities. The organization emphasizes patient experience scores, responsiveness, hospital environment, and medication communication, seeking flexible team players with strong communication skills who are adaptable and willing to learn.

Location:

Kearney, NE

Kearney offers a welcoming community atmosphere in central Nebraska with a strong economy and excellent quality of life. The city provides affordable living, outdoor recreation opportunities, and serves as a regional hub with access to cultural amenities and educational institutions.

Adex Job ID #1022980. 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