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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Stepdown position at a Level II Trauma facility in Nebraska, requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications with at least 2 years of experience.
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Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in an acute care, Level II Trauma hospital setting
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35-bed stepdown unit serving adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, nephrology, stroke, diabetes, and continuous EEG monitoring diagnoses
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5, with nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:10 ratio
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RNs are required to titrate drips, including Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications
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Continuous EEG monitoring is performed on this unit
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EMR: Epic
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12-hour day shifts, 0630–1900, with some night shift coverage 1830–0700
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Every other weekend required
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Every third holiday required
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No on-call or standby requirement
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Floating may be required to medical floors, ICU, or rehab
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13-week contract
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Active NE state RN license or Compact (NLC) license required — pending licenses are not accepted
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Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS — pending certifications are not accepted
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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BSN not required
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Epic EMR experience strongly preferred given unit usage
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Driver's license required for consideration and used to verify residence outside the 50-mile radius
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2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — driver's license is used to confirm permanent address
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Candidates who are currently or have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year are not eligible — candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
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Orientation consists of onboarding during the first week followed by 1–2 days of floor-specific orientation
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RNs must pass an open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90% — failure to pass will result to contract termination
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Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments — refusal to remove them will result in contract termination
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RTO must be requested upfront; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract will be approved, and additional RTO will not be approved after consideration
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This is a fast-paced unit — candidates who are positive, collaborative, strong communicators, and critical thinkers will thrive in this environment
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Scrub color or dress code not specified — follow facility standards
