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Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit) – UHC Staffing

Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

Start Date: 08-31-2026

End Date: 11-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM, every other weekend

Hours per Week: 48

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Provide high-acuity nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, nephrology, stroke, and diabetic conditions
  • Titrate critical drips like Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications with precision and confidence
  • Monitor continuous EEG and step-down level patients in a fast-paced PCU environment
  • Collaborate with charge nurses and interdisciplinary teams to keep patient care seamless
  • Float to medical floors, ICU, or rehab as needed to support the wider hospital team
  • Document accurately in EPIC and adapt quickly using critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

  • Active RN license and a valid driver's license (for the 50-mile radius rule)
  • Minimum 2 years of PCU or stepdown nursing experience
  • Current BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS certifications
  • Comfort with titration drips and EPIC charting
  • Ability to pass an open-book skills exam with 90% or higher during orientation
  • Willingness to follow the fingernail policy (no artificial nails)

Knowledge & Skills

  • Drip titration for cardiac and seizure medications
  • EPIC electronic health record system
  • Continuous EEG monitoring
  • Adult and geriatric care for cardiac, nephrology, and stroke patients
  • Fast-paced stepdown unit operations
  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Teamwork and a positive attitude to help others

Benefits

  • Generous housing stipend
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401K retirement savings plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off to recharge
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Licensure assistance & reimbursement
  • A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, Nebraska

While you're not working, dive into Omaha's vibrant scene - explore the world-famous Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, stroll the historic Old Market with its shops and eateries, and enjoy beautiful green spaces like Lauritzen Gardens. Catch a show at the Orpheum Theater, take a riverfront walk along the Missouri, or cheer on the College World Series. This friendly Midwestern city has something for every traveler!

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

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