Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $3,025 per week

About the role

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Kearney, Nebraska. The assignment starts on 11/23/2026 and lasts 13 weeks, requiring 48 hours per week on night shifts (12‑hour shifts). The role is for a Step Down Unit RN providing care to adult patients with complex cardiac, renal, post‑surgical, and other acute conditions in a fast‑paced, team‑focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with cardiac, renal, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, stroke, post‑stent/pacer placement, and similar diagnoses.
• Manage arterial lines and titratable drips.
• Troubleshoot high‑flow oxygen devices and interpret telemetry strips.
• Utilize EPIC charting and safety equipment such as overhead lifts, portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners.
• Maintain patient ratios of approximately 1:4‑5 on both day and night shifts in a 40‑bed unit with an average daily census of 24.
• Adapt to floating to Medical‑Surgical or ICU units as needed.

Requirements

• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Qualifications

• Valid RN nursing license.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (as above).
• Ability to work night shifts.
• Flexibility to float to Medical‑Surgical or ICU units.
• COVID‑19 vaccination (if applicable).
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Strong teamwork and adaptability.
• Eagerness to learn and excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record.
• Experience using overhead/portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners.
• Ability to provide culturally competent care to diverse populations, primarily Hispanic and Somalian.

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 continuing education credits.

Schedule

Nights, 12‑hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.