Travel PCU RN - $2,236 per week

About the role

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Nurse position in Kearney, Nebraska for a 13‑week assignment, working 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts. The role involves caring for patients who need close monitoring but do not require ICU level care, including cardiac step‑down, medical step‑down, neuro step‑down, surgical step‑down, and ER holding patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside care and stabilize critical cardiac patients.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication; report any adverse reactions.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment; interpret and record electronic displays.
• Initiate corrective action when monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
• Perform physical tasks: stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, stoop, lift up to 20 lbs routinely and up to 50 lbs when moving patients.
• Cope with stress in a fast‑paced environment and relate to patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements

• Current RN license.
• 1‑2 years recent acute care experience (preferred).
• ACLS, BLS, NIH certifications.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs routinely and up to 50 lbs for patient handling.
• Comfortable working 12‑hour night shifts, 36 hours per week.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (effective day 1)

Schedule

• Assignment length: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Shift: 12‑hour nights