Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,290 per week in Grand Island, NE

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Grand Island
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Grand Island, NE Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,290 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Grand Island, Nebraska, 68803! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Stepdown Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years License: License Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Strong sense of teamwork, friendly and positive attitude, engagement in positive patient experience, commitment to bedside report and hourly rounding Description: Department: Stepdown Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Radius Rule: 50 miles Drivers license required for candidates outside the radius. Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care. Refusal to remove nails will lead to termination of contract. RN's must pass a pass/fail exam during orientation. It is an open book exam based on skills learned. Candidates are given all necessary resources to pass. A score of 90% is required to pass, or the candidate will be terminated. Number of Beds: 33 Nurse to Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 Common Diagnoses/Types of Patients: Young adults through geriatrics, sepsis, STEMI, CHF, chest pain, COVID, stroke, renal failure, COPD, DKA, and patients with complex medical issues including multisystem failure. RNs are required to titrate drips. Common titratable or set rate drips include Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, IV antibiotics, and Insulin. There is a Charge Nurse on each shift, and the Charge Nurse takes an assignment. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are present on this unit with a 1:10 ratio. Available support from CNAs fluctuates based on unit census. Respiratory Therapy Equipment includes BiPAP, Airvo. RNs are required to read and interpret their own strips. Unit scheduling will be managed by unit schedulers. Weekend requirements include every other weekend. Holiday requirements as needed to meet unit needs. Floating may occur to MedSurg, Inpatient Rehab, or Skilled Care. Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy Blue for RNs. The first week includes classroom training followed by floor shifts. The unit has a busy patient flow, with admissions and discharges occurring within the same time frame as shift changes. Attributes for success on this unit include teamwork and a commitment to a positive patient experience. Requests for time off must be provided upfront and are limited. Additional time off requests will not be approved. Cancellation Policy: The facility can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment. Charting System: EPIC 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 28900943EXPTEMP

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