Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,308 per week in Kearney, NE

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Kearney
Posted on: January 25, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Kearney, NE Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,308 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 20 Weeks Start Date: 2/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Kearney, Nebraska, 68847! Job Title: Registered Nurse - Stepdown Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: PCU RN Duration: 20 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience License: Valid RN License required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Competency in arterial lines Description: Candidates must be flexible and willing to learn. They should be open to feedback and demonstrate good communication skills. Successful candidates will be team players. The unit serves diverse patient populations. Common diagnoses include cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer diagnoses, vascular issues, sepsis, adult respiratory conditions, stroke, post stent, post pacer placement, and renal failure. Nurses will be required to titrate medications such as heparin, nitroglycerin, dopamine, cardizem, amiodarone, and insulin. Charge nurses are present on each shift. Charge nurses also take assignments. Patient care techs are available on the unit, with a ratio of 1:12. The unit utilizes various respiratory equipment. Registered nurses must read and interpret telemetry strips. Shift times are 0630 to 1830 and 1830 to 0630. Weekend requirements are every other weekend. Holiday requirements include a minimum of two holidays during the contract period. Floating to MedSurg or ICU to take PCU acuity patients may be required. The dress code is navy blue scrubs. The unit has overhead lifts in half of the rooms, portable lifts, vein finders, and a bladder scanner. The focus is on patient experience scores, responsiveness, communication about medications, and the hospital environment. RTO needed upfront (7 days or less per 13-week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved. The charting system used is EPIC. Trauma level is 2. The care setting is acute. The division is nursing. Shifts are 12 hours overnight. Required certifications include ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing significantly to your professional growth and expertise. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life. Travel nursing allows you to explore different nursing specialties. You can try various areas of healthcare, helping you identify your preferred niche or specialty. Travel nursing provides a level of professional autonomy. While adhering to facility policies, you have the opportunity to work independently and contribute your expertise to different teams. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29125637EXPTEMP

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