Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,285 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN for the PCU/Step Down Unit in Omaha, NE. The role requires caring for adults, night shifts, and a fast-paced environment with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include insulin titration, Cardizem drips, high-flow respiratory support, and thorough bedside reporting to maintain high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license; minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a similar setting.
• Night shift 12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week.
• Experience titrating insulin and Cardizem drips; high-flow respiratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to oncology and trauma patients in a Step Down/PCU unit.
• Titrate insulin and Cardizem drips; monitor patient status.
• Conduct hourly rounds and bedside reporting to ensure quality care.

Skills

Insulin titration

Cardizem drips

Nursing care

Night shifts

Bedside reporting

Education

Registered Nurse license

2+ years experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Job description

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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Step Down Unit Nurse Location unspecified. This position involves providing care to adult oncology and trauma patients within a dedicated step down unit. The role requires clinical expertise, adherence to unit policies, and the ability to work night shifts in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Certification requirements: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS, and ONS/ONCC (current preferred, not required).
• Education and experience: Valid nursing license; minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a similar setting.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Position type: Full-time with the possibility of float assignments to other medical/surgical units, maintaining the same level of care.
• Orientation: Two days of unit-specific training prior to start.
• Responsibilities include titration of insulin and Cardizem drips, managing high-flow respiratory equipment, and ensuring exemplary patient care through hourly rounding and bedside reporting.
• EMR system: EPIC; IV pumps: Alaris.
• Support staff includes nursing assistants, charge nurses, PT/OT, case managers, social workers, educators, and dietitians.
• Candidate requirements: Must have a valid drivers license, pass a clinical interview and manager interview with a pass/fail exam, and demonstrate minimum clinical competency.
• Additional notes: Candidates should be comfortable managing common titratable drips and high-flow respiratory equipment.

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 #1305471. 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