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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Council Bluffs, Iowa
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

$1,821-2,457/week

Posted 19 hours ago Verified

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Certification details

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required.
Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.

Job details

Hospital located on the Western Side of Iowa in need of a PCU RN on a their Critical Care Unit. ICU experience is preferred but not required.
The hospital is also seeking coverage on their night shifts.
This is a twenty bed unit.

Job requirements

ICU experience is preferred but not required.
RN's - Pass/Fail exam on Friday during orientation.
OPEN BOOK exam on skills learned - they are given all necessary resources to pass. Must receive a 90% to pass or they will be terminated.

Schedule information

The hospital is seeking coverage on their night shifts.
Shifts & Scheduling - 0630-1900, 1830-0700 // cyclic scheduling.
Weekend Requirements - Every third.
Holiday Requirements - 1 major, 1 minor.
Floating Requirements - Will float to ICU if appropriate and has experience.
How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation? - 1- 12 hour shift in the department.

Unit specific information

# of Beds - 22.
Nurse:Patient Ratios - 1:04.
Common diagnoses/Types of patients - Heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, stroke.
Are RNs required to titrate drips? - Yes.
Common titratable &/or set rate drips - Cardizem, amiodarone, nitro.
Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? - Yes- does take a full patient assignment.
Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties? - Yes- 1:10.
RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot? - CPAP.
Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? - RNs must read and interpret strips.

Additional Details

Fast paced unit with many admits and discharges.
Attributes that help make a nurse successful in this department are a positive attitude, teamwork, patient oriented, and comes to work to care for someone.
Radius Rule - 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.
RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.

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1 nurse recommends working with CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

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Pros

Great staff, great director, workload is medium. Often done by 3:30. Physical layout has department in close proximity toto nursing units.

Cons

None.

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Review of CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs on Oct 28, 2024

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Faith-Based Healthcare Hospital
Short Term Acute Care
Teaching Institution
141 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS800 Mercy DrCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503

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About Council Bluffs, IA

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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Council Bluffs is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

In the summer, average highs are around 85°F, and average lows are around 65°F.
In the winter, average highs are around 32°F, and average lows are around 13°F.

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Transportation

Council Bluffs is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
Public transportation options are available as well.

Demographics

The population in Council Bluffs is diverse, with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Council Bluffs offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and popular chains.
There are opportunities to enjoy art, music, and sports, as well as outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.

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