Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse

Category Nursing - RN-Stepdown Job Type Travel Discover the charm of Minden, Nebraska—a welcoming community surrounded by the beauty of the Great Plains, where a travel nursing opportunity on the Progressive Care Unit offers professional and personal enrichment. This location provides not only rewarding hands-on experience within a dynamic healthcare environment, but also the chance to immerse yourself in a friendly, culturally diverse region. Enjoy meaningful adventures exploring local attractions, parks, and a vibrant rural setting during your time off. This travel position places you at the heart of a high-acuity 40-bed PCU, with an average daily census of 24, allowing for substantial clinical growth alongside seasoned practitioners. You'll work under experienced leadership styles, integrating best practices from a large healthcare system and interacting with culturally varied populations, notably Hispanic and Somalian communities. Expand your résumé as you sharpen your expertise across a broad patient mix, including cardiac, dialysis, oncology, and post-surgical cases, as well as mastering arterial lines and titrating critical drips.

Schedule:

12-hour night shifts (1830-0630), 36 hours/week guaranteed Every other weekend required Minimum of 2 holidays per contract Floating to MedSurg/ICU with PCU-level patients

Qualifications:

Active RN license Two years' recent stepdown or PCU experience BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications Competency in arterial line management Strong adaptability; commitment to learning and teamwork Able to read and interpret telemetry strips Driver's license (for compliance verification)

Responsibilities:

Deliver specialized care for adults with cardiac, med/surg, oncology, and respiratory needs Monitor, interpret, and titrate high-acuity drips Respond effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and provide leadership when required Participate in performance-focused patient care initiatives

Benefits:

Premium, tax-advantaged travel stipends Comprehensive healthcare coverage 401(k) retirement savings plan Travel assistance for a seamless assignment start Consistent, guaranteed hours for your peace of mind Resume-building experience with robust orientation and skill validation Take your nursing journey to the next level by applying today for this rewarding PCU travel position in Nebraska—a role where your expertise is valued and your spirit of adventure is encouraged! Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled