Travel PCU Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Grand Island, Nebraska.

• Specialty:
  PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown) position requiring at least 2 years of experience, active NE or compact RN license, and the ability to titrate drips in an acute care setting.

• Acute care stepdown/PCU unit in a hospital setting with 33 beds
• Patient population ranges from young adults to geriatrics with diagnoses including sepsis, STEMI, CHF, chest pain, COVID, stroke, renal failure, COPD, DKA, and complex multisystem conditions
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5; CNAs available at approximately 1:10, though availability fluctuates with census
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Insulin, and IV antibiotics, as well as administer maintenance IV medications
• RT equipment on unit includes BiPAP and Airvo
• Telemetry monitor techs are present, but RNs are required to independently read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• Charting is done via Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700); schedule is set by unit schedulers
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as needed to meet unit needs
• Floating may be required to Med Surg, Inpatient Rehab, or Skilled Care

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses are not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• PCU/Stepdown or comparable acute care experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Driver's license required for consideration and will be used to verify permanent address
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as confirmed by driver's license
• Candidates may not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity

• Responsibilities include managing high-acuity stepdown patients, titrating drips, reading telemetry strips, completing bedside shift report, and performing hourly rounding
• Unit has a fast-paced patient flow with frequent admissions and discharges within the same shift — a strong sense of teamwork, a positive attitude, and commitment to patient experience are key to success on this unit
• A charge nurse is present on each shift and carries an assignment
• Orientation consists of one week of classroom instruction followed by two 12-hour shifts of on-the-floor orientation
• An open-book, pass/fail skills exam is administered on the Friday of orientation week — a score of 90% or higher is required to pass; failure to pass may result to contract termination
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them may result in contract termination
• Navy blue scrubs are required for RNs
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront; 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract will be considered — additional RTO will not be approved after the start of the contract
• Candidates who were previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms at Common Spirit facilities may still be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-678259. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.