Travel PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse - $2,428 per week
Kearney, NE, 68847, USA
- $12 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Contract
- travel nurse
- progressive care unit
- registered nurse
This travel nursing position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in the Progressive Care Unit at a Level 2 trauma acute care facility in Kearney, Nebraska. The role requires 12-hour night shifts managing complex adult patients with cardiac, respiratory, and other serious conditions, utilizing equipment such as telemetry and arterial lines. Certification requirements include BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, and the nurse must demonstrate flexibility, strong communication skills, and cultural competence while charting in the EPIC system.
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: 01/19/2026
- Duration: 13 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
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 for both day and night shifts
• Every other weekend requirement
• Minimum of 2 holidays required during contract timeframe
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Must be competent in arterial line management
• Required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• Must read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Floating required to MedSurg or ICU for PCU acuity patients
• Navy blue scrub color required
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided
• Must pass open book exam during orientation with 90% score or face contract termination
• Care for adult patients with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer diagnosis, vascular, sepsis, respiratory issues, stroke, post stent, and post pacer placement conditions
• Work with overhead lifts, portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and possess strong communication skills
• Serve diverse cultural populations including Hispanic and Somalian patients
• Chart using EPIC system
• Must reside more than 50 miles from facility and provide driver's license for verification
• Artificial nails prohibited - refusal to remove will result in contract termination
Facility:
This acute care facility operates a 40-bed Progressive Care Unit with an average daily census of 24 patients. The facility is a Level 2 trauma center that focuses on patient experience scores, responsiveness, hospital environment, and communication about medications. The PCU provides care for adults requiring step-down level monitoring and intervention, with modern equipment and technology to support complex patient care needs.
Location:
Kearney, NE
Kearney offers a welcoming community atmosphere in central Nebraska with excellent recreational opportunities and a low cost of living. The city provides a perfect balance of small-town charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking a quality work-life balance.
Adex Job ID #1007209. 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 LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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