Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse Nights Location: Not Specified
This role involves providing patient care on a high-flow step-down unit with frequent admissions, transfers, and discharges. The position requires a dedicated nurse capable of supporting a collaborative team environment and managing complex patient needs within a fast-paced hospital setting.
Job Details
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification, NIHSS; minimum experience required: 2 years
- Education Requirements: Valid nursing license; location requirements: within 50 miles of the facility; experience requirement: at least 2 years
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
- Additional responsibilities include interpreting telemetry data, titrating drips such as Heparin, insulin, octreotide, and managing a variety of IV infusions like Cardizem and nitro.
- The unit has a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, with duties including supporting code carts, Lucas machines, hoyer lifts, sit and stand aids, and reading/interpretation of telemetry.
- Shifts are scheduled in a 6-week cycle, with 6 weekend shifts required within that period.
- The unit has a policy of rapid patient turnover, frequent admissions, and team-based care.
- Orientation includes classroom training followed by two 12-hour shifts.
- Floating to other hospital areas, including ICU and Emergency Department, may be required based on abilities.
- Candidates must comply with the fingernail policy prohibiting artificial nails.
- Candidates need to have a drivers license to confirm geographic eligibility.
- RTO (Request for Time Off) requests must be submitted upfront, with a limit of 7 days or less per 13-week contract.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1330588. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
