Travel Stepdown Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Grand Island, Nebraska.

• Specialty:
  PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  01/19/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Opportunity:

RN - PCU Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM

• Every other weekend requirement

• Holiday coverage as needed to meet unit needs

• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4-5 on a 33-bed stepdown unit

• Care for patients ranging from young adults through geriatrics with complex medical conditions

• Common diagnoses include sepsis, STEMI, CHF, chest pain, stroke, renal failure, COPD, DKA, and multisystem failure

• Required to titrate drips including Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, IV antibiotics, and Insulin

• Must read and interpret telemetry strips independently

• May float to Med Surg, Inpatient Rehab, or Skilled Care units

• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

• Dress code requirement:
Navy blue scrubs for RNs

• Artificial nails prohibited - refusal to remove leads to contract termination

• Must pass open book exam with 90% score during orientation or face termination

• Orientation includes first week classroom followed by 2 twelve-hour shifts on the floor

• Use EPIC charting system

• Work with BiPAP and Airvo respiratory equipment

• Busy patient flow with admissions and discharges within same 6-hour time frames

• Must demonstrate strong teamwork, positive attitude, and commitment to bedside report and hourly rounding

• Cannot be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity facility

• Must reside outside 50-mile radius with driver's license verification required

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a 33-bed progressive care stepdown unit that provides intermediate level care for patients with complex medical conditions. The facility utilizes EPIC electronic medical records and maintains modern respiratory equipment including BiPAP and Airvo systems. The stepdown unit specializes in caring for patients with cardiovascular, respiratory, and other complex medical conditions requiring close monitoring and titratable medication management.

Location:

Grand Island, NE

Grand Island offers a welcoming community atmosphere in central Nebraska with affordable cost of living and friendly Midwest hospitality. The area provides excellent recreational opportunities including parks, lakes, and outdoor activities, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle in a supportive community environment.

Adex Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

• Referral bonus