Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $3,135 per week

Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit | Discipline: RN | Duration: 20 weeks | Employment Type: Travel

About the role

Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) positions available in Kearney, Nebraska. These opportunities involve providing specialized care for adult patients with complex needs including cardiac, respiratory, renal, and post-procedural conditions. The role requires delivering patient-centered care while maintaining adherence to clinical protocols within a fast-paced acute care environment.

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• 40-bed unit with an average census of 24 and a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4-5
• Common use of vascular access including arterial lines, high flow oxygen therapy, and monitoring equipment such as vents, Cpap, BiPap, and bladder scan
• Charge nurses on every shift who may take assignments; patient care techs with ratios of 1:12
• Float requirements to Medical-Surgical or ICU for acuity coverage
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• Orientation: One-day unit-specific training
• Charting system: EPIC
• No BSN required; licensure to submit
• Trauma level 2, acute care setting

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for adult patients with diagnoses including cardiac med/surgical, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer placement, and renal failure
• Manage titratable and set rate drips such as Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• Interpret telemetry strips and manage arterial lines
• Focus on patient experience scores, responsiveness, medication communication, and teamwork

Requirements

• Valid nursing license
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)
• 2 years' experience as an RN
• Competency in arterial lines and telemetry interpretation

Skills

• Flexibility and adaptability
• Good communication skills
• Bilingual skills in Hispanic and Somali populations preferred

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts
• Every other holiday required
• RTO (Request Time Off) needed upfront (7 days or fewer per 13-week contract)
• Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per assignment

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

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.