Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse - $2,428 per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty : PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Discipline : RN

Start Date : 12 / 15 / 2025

Duration : 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift : 12 hours, nights

Employment Type : Travel

Opportunity : RN - PCU Stepdown

Job Details :

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6 : 30 PM to 6 : 30 AM
• Every other weekend requirement
• Minimum of 2 holidays required during contract timeframe
• Patient ratios of 1 : 4-5 for both day and night shifts
• 40-bed unit with average daily census of 24 patients
• Care for adult patients with cardiac med / surg, dialysis, cancer diagnosis, vascular, sepsis, respiratory conditions, stroke, post stent, post pacer placement, and renal failure
• Must be competent in arterial lines and required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• Responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips
• May float to Med / Surg or ICU to take PCU acuity patients
• Required certifications : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Navy blue scrub color required
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided
• Must pass open book exam on Wednesdays during orientation with 90% score to continue
• Work with overhead lifts, portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners
• Chart using EPIC system
• Must live outside 50-mile radius and cannot be employed with any CommonSpirit facility
• Artificial nails prohibited - refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• Valid driver's license required at submittal
• Focus on patient experience scores, responsiveness, hospital environment, and medication communication
• Serve diverse cultural populations including Hispanic and Somalian communities

Facility :

This healthcare organization operates as part of a comprehensive medical system providing acute care services. The facility features a 40-bed Progressive Care Unit that specializes in caring for patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring and intervention. The organization maintains a Level 2 trauma designation and focuses heavily on patient experience scores and quality care delivery. The facility serves diverse cultural populations and emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication among healthcare staff.

Location : Kearney, NE

Kearney offers a welcoming community atmosphere in central Nebraska with a strong economy and excellent quality of life. The city provides a perfect balance of small-town charm and modern amenities, along with beautiful parks, recreational opportunities, and a rich cultural scene that makes it an attractive place for healthcare professionals to work and live.

Adex Job ID #1007047. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

Benefits

Referral bonus