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$2,344/wk
Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
Kearney, Nebraska
Overview
Posted 11 days ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Aug 4, 2025
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Details
AI Generated (Beta)

Job Details

  • Work in a 40-bed Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit within an acute care setting
  • Adult patient population including cardiac, med/surg, dialysis, oncology, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post cardiac procedures, and renal failure
  • Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:4-5 for both day and night shifts
  • RNs are responsible for titrating drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
  • Use of high flow respiratory equipment and vein finders; overhead lifts in half the rooms
  • Nurses are required to read and interpret their own telemetry strips
  • Electronic Medical Record system used: Epic
  • Night shift, 12-hour shifts (1830-0630), with schedule managed via Smart Square online system
  • Weekend shifts are required for every offer; rotating holiday coverage with permanent staff
  • Floating may be required to MedSurg or ICU for PCU-level patients
  • Navy blue scrubs are required as the dress code

Job Requirements

  • Active RN license required
  • Minimum of 2 years recent acute care experience in a Stepdown or Progressive Care setting
  • Current, active certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required at time of consideration
  • Ability to titrate and manage drips as listed
  • Experience with Epic EMR preferred
  • Must live at least 50 miles from the facility; candidates cannot hold any position (full-time, part-time, PRN) at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility
  • Driver's license required to verify residency distance compliance
  • Pass a dysrhythmia exam and a skills test during orientation with a score of at least 90%
  • Successful completion of a sterile technique test on the first day of orientation

Additional Information

  • Focus on patient experience, responsiveness, hospital environment, and communication about medications
  • A collaborative team environment with charge nurses and patient care techs for support
  • Expect to serve a culturally diverse patient population, including primarily Hispanic and Somalian individuals
  • One week of unit-specific orientation is provided
  • All RTO must be requested upfront (7 days maximum per 13-week contract); additional time off is not approved
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply

*This description was generated using the help of AI and is based on information provided by the facility. It may contain inaccuracies. Please contact your recruiter to confirm any details.

Pay
Overview
Weekly
$2,344/wk
Assignment Total(13 Weeks)
$30,472
Annual Equivalent(52 Weeks)
$121,888
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$1,224/wk
Regular Hours
$34.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,224
Weekly Stipends
$1,120/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$50.00 x 7 days = $350
Weekly
$2,344/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,110 - $2,344. The $2,344 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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