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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU (Progressive Care Unit) night shift position at a Level I Trauma facility in Nebraska, requiring active NE or compact licensure and telemetry competency.
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Work setting is an acute care hospital PCU (4th Floor East Wing) with 55 beds
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Adult patient population; pediatric patients are rare and limited to ages 15 and older
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Common diagnoses include CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, COVID, subdural hematoma, and generalized weakness
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Common drips and medications include PCA pumps for pain management, Cardizem, and insulin
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RN-to-patient ratio is 1:4 on both day and night shifts
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12-hour night shifts (1830–0630)
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Every other weekend required
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Charting is done in Epic; experience required
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IV pumps used: Alaris
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Mechanical lifts are available in every other room
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Floating may be required, primarily to med/surg areas based on unit need
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Level I Trauma facility
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Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — all must be active; pending certifications not accepted
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Telemetry competency required
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Epic EMR experience required
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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
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Driver's license required for consideration and used to verify permanent address
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Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
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Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
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A pass/fail open-book exam is administered during orientation — a score of 90% or higher is required to pass; failure may result to contract termination
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Navy blue scrubs required; CNAs wear ceil blue
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Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them may result in contract termination
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Unit support includes nursing assistants, a charge nurse, an educator, care managers, social workers, dieticians, and PT/OT staff
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The unit emphasizes hourly rounding and responsiveness as part of patient experience goals
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The team is described as collaborative and tight-knit, with an expectation that nurses can independently manage a busy day while supporting colleagues
