Travel PCU RN - $2,236 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lincoln, Nebraska.

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Lincoln, NE | Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite

• Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed PCU with a 1:4–5 nurse-to-patient ratio, utilizing virtual nursing support on day and night shifts
• Care for patients with common diagnoses including CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, stroke/TIA , COPD, PE, and AKI
• Titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nicardipine, and Dobutamine
• Read and interpret telemetry strips; unit is equipped with bedside monitors and a remote monitor tech stationed in the ICU
• Manage respiratory therapy equipment including high-flow oxygen, BiPap, and oxygen titration
• Participate in self-scheduling with one additional shift expected per 6-week period; every 3rd weekend requirement applies

• Active RN license valid in the state of Nebraska
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Demonstrated competency in caring for stroke and TIA patients; this unit serves as the designated stroke floor
• Ability to titrate IV drips independently
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal (used to verify residence location)
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; candidates may not currently hold full-time, part-time, or PRN positions with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity Health

• Prior experience in a progressive care, stepdown, or intermediate care setting
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and strip interpretation
• Strong teamwork orientation and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment

• Work on a well-supported unit with charge nurse and house supervisor coverage, nurse aide support, and virtual nursing technology
• Enjoy self-scheduling flexibility with a structured 3-shift unit-specific orientation on your assigned shift

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID # . 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 - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others