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

Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Location: Omaha, NE

Start Date: 08-03-2026

End Date: 11-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM, every other weekend

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $66 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

  • Monitor and provide advanced care for progressive care patients, ensuring stability and recovery
  • Collaborate with a tight-knit team of healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
  • Manage patients with common diagnoses such as CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, COVID, and more
  • Administer medications and manage drips including PCA pumps, cardizem, and insulin
  • Perform hourly rounding and maintain responsiveness to patient needs
  • Float to medical-surgical areas as needed, supporting the highest need units

Qualifications

  • Active RN license in Nebraska (or compact state)
  • Minimum 2 years of PCU or stepdown experience
  • Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
  • Telemetry competency required
  • Driver's license for verification of distance from facility
  • Ability to pass an open-book exam during orientation with 90% or higher

Knowledge & Skills

  • Proficiency in EPIC charting system
  • Strong telemetry monitoring skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to manage a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
  • Knowledge of Alaris IV pumps and mechanical lifts

Benefits

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

Travel Perks: Explore Omaha, NE

Explore Omaha's vibrant Old Market district with unique shops and dining, visit the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, enjoy scenic trails along the Missouri River, and experience the city's thriving arts scene.

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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