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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

$1,992-2,303/week

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Certification details

Required certs: ACLS, BLS
If you hang chemo you need to be chemo certified but not required to work the floor

Job details

A main Med Center in Eastern Nebraska is looking for PCU RN's. BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS are required. 13 Week contract, 36 hours.

Job requirements

BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS are required
Must receive a 90% to pass exam or they will be terminated
Experience: 1 year required, ok with first time travelers
Charge experience required, minimum 1 year
RN's may need to titrate drips: insulin occasionally, cardizem
Are RNs required to titrate drips: insulin occasionally, cardizem

Schedule information

Shifts: 12 hour
Shift times: 7a-7p, 7a-3p, 3p-7p, 7p-11p, 11p-7a, 7p-7a
Weekend requirements: Every third weekend
Self schedule
Orientation: 2 days

Unit specific information

Unit: 6 East
Level of care: PCU and MedSurg
Number of beds: 27
Patient population: Adults
RN Ratio (Days): 1 RN to 4 PCU, 1 to 5 M/S
RN Ratio (Nights): 1 RN to 5-6 patients
Nursing Assistant support: Yes
Charge nurse: yes
Additional unit support staff: PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, dietician
Float: yes, same level of care
Specific patient types/diagnoses - Oncology PCU and Trauma PCU
Types of RT equipment they have on this floor
Specialty Equipment Available: Lyko lifts in even rooms. Other lift equipment available.
EMR: EPIC
IV Pumps: Alaris

Additional Details

Travelers may float to med/surg and PCU units
Patient Experience challenges/focus: hourly rounding
Qualities for hires: need to care for patients, teamwork, adapt to cultural diversity, different religious beliefs, and economic status

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Short Term Acute Care
380 beds

ADDRESS7500 Mercy RdOmaha, NE 68131

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About Omaha, NE

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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Omaha is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.

Weather

Omaha experiences hot summers with average highs around 86°F and average lows around 65°F.
Winters are cold with average highs around 33°F and average lows around 14°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Omaha, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.

Transportation

Omaha is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
Public transportation options include buses and a limited light rail system.

Demographics

Omaha has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Omaha offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants serving diverse cuisines.
The city has a thriving art and music community, with numerous galleries, live music venues, and performance spaces.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby state parks and recreational facilities.

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