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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Opportunity:

RN - PCU Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour day shifts from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
• 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 lines
• 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 requirement
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided
• Must pass open book exam during orientation with 90% score to continue
• Care for adult patients with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post stent, and post pacer placement diagnoses
• Work with equipment including overhead lifts, portable lifts, vein finders, bladder scanners, and high flow oxygen
• EPIC charting system
• Must live outside 50-mile radius of facility
• Artificial nails prohibited
• Driver's license required for submission
• RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13-week contract)

Facility:

This healthcare organization operates a 40-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with an average daily census of 24 patients. The facility maintains trauma level 2 designation and serves diverse cultural populations, particularly Hispanic and Somalian communities. The organization emphasizes patient experience scores, responsiveness, hospital environment, and communication about medications. The facility values team players who are flexible, adaptable, and possess strong communication skills.

Location:

Kearney, NE

Kearney offers a welcoming small-city atmosphere in central Nebraska, known for its strong community spirit and family-friendly environment. The area provides excellent recreational opportunities with nearby lakes, parks, and the famous Sandhill Crane migration viewing, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle in the heart of the Great Plains.

Adex Job ID #998478. 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