Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,310 per week

About the role

Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Units in Omaha, Nebraska. This position involves providing critical care to adult patients with complex medical conditions in a busy acute care environment. The RN will be responsible for delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced setting during night shifts, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to adult patients with complex medical conditions in a busy acute care environment
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care during night shifts in a fast-paced setting
• Ensure patient safety and comfort
• Float to other medical-surgical and step down units as required (assignments remain at same level of care)
• Manage titratable drips and respiratory equipment

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts
• Start date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 18 weeks
• Minimum of 36 hours per week
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4–1:5 during both day and night shifts
• Orientation includes two days of unit-specific training

Required Qualifications

• Valid nursing license
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as an RN
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) and ACLS certifications
• Prior experience in a step down or similar unit preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing ventilators, high-flow oxygen therapy, BiPAP, and other respiratory equipment
• Competent in titration of drips such as Insulin and Cardizem
• Familiarity with electronic medical records system, Epic

Unit Information

• Team emphasizes patient-centric care, teamwork, and respectful treatment of a diverse patient population
• EMTs and support staff (nursing assistants, charge nurses, case managers, social workers, educators, and dietitians) work collaboratively to enhance patient experience
• Hourly rounding and bedside shift reports are standard practice
• Equipment on the unit includes high-flow oxygen devices, ventilators, BiPAP machines, and electronic infusion pumps
• Travelers should be comfortable managing titratable drips and respiratory equipment

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits
• 24/7 support from a dedicated team