Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,272 per week in Kearney, NE

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Kearney
Posted on: February 22, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Kearney, NE Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,272 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/16/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Kearney, Nebraska, 68847! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Stepdown Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Competence in arterial lines Ability to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips Description: This is a stepdown unit for adult patients. The average daily census is 24 with a ratio of 1:4-5 on both day and night shifts. Common patient diagnoses include cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, adult respiratory, stroke, post stent, post pacer placement, and renal failure. Registered Nurses are required to titrate various drips. Charge nurses are present on each shift and maintain an assignment. There are patient care technicians on this unit with a ratio of 1:12. The Registered Nurses are expected to troubleshoot high flow respiratory equipment. The Registered Nurses are responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips. Shifts run from 0630 to 1830 and 1830 to 0630. Weekend requirements involve working every other weekend, and holiday requirements include a minimum of two holidays within the contract period. Floating to MedSurg or ICU is required to care for stepdown acuity patients. Dress code includes navy blue scrubs. Unit-specific orientation lasts one day. Successful candidates should be team players, flexible, adaptable, and possess good communication skills. The unit serves various cultural populations. RTO needs to be submitted upfront and is limited to seven days or less per contract. Additional RTO requests will not be approved after submission. Cancellations are allowed up to four shifts per 13-week assignment. The charting system used is EPIC. A BSN is not required for this position. The trauma level in this care setting is 2. This is an acute care division in nursing. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different healthcare facilities may have varying levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to your technological literacy. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations. Working in various healthcare settings exposes you to different patient populations, diseases, and treatment methods. This exposure enhances your ability to adapt and learn, making you a more versatile and knowledgeable healthcare professional. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29140420EXPTEMP

Keywords: TravelNurseSource, Lincoln , Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,272 per week in Kearney, NE, Healthcare , Kearney, Nebraska