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

Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 08-31-2026

End Date: 11-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 12-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, 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

  • Manage a 4:1 patient load in a 55-bed PCU, delivering high-quality care to adults with conditions like CVA, TIA, and respiratory distress
  • Monitor telemetry and respond quickly to changes in patient status, including managing PCA pumps, cardizem, and insulin drips
  • Collaborate with a tight-knit team of nurses, charge nurses, educators, and care managers to coordinate comprehensive patient care
  • Document care in EPIC and use Alaris IV pumps to ensure accurate medication delivery
  • Float to medical-surgical areas as needed to support the highest-need units
  • Participate in hourly rounding and focus on responsiveness to improve patient experience

Qualifications

  • Active RN license (compact license accepted)
  • 2+ years of PCU, telemetry, or stepdown nursing experience
  • Current ACLS and BLS certifications (NIHSS preferred)
  • Experience with EPIC charting and Alaris IV pumps
  • No BSN required - ADN and diploma nurses welcome
  • Must meet the 50-mile radius rule and not be employed with any CommonSpirit/CHI facility

Knowledge & Skills

  • Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation
  • Acute care skills for PCU/stepdown patients
  • Comfortable with PCA pumps, cardizem, and insulin administration
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Quick problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with EPIC and Alaris systems

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • Housing stipend to make your assignment comfortable
  • Travel reimbursement to get you to Omaha
  • 401K retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off to recharge between shifts
  • A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Omaha has plenty to love! Visit the world-famous Henry Doorly Zoo, explore the Old Market's shops and restaurants, catch a College World Series game, or enjoy the riverfront trails. With a thriving arts scene and great local brews, you will never run out of things to do on your days off.

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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