Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

RNs are required to titrate drips

RNs must read and interpret tele monitors

A nurse on this unit is successful if they are a team player, are flexible and adaptable, and have good communication skills

Shifts & Scheduling: 0630-1830, 1830-0630

Weekend Requirements: Every third

Holiday Requirements: Rotating with perm staff

Floating Requirements: Yes to MedSurg or to ICU to take PCU acuity patients

How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 1 week

Ratios: 1:4-5 both days and nights

Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Adults, Cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer diagnosis, vascular,sepsis, adult respiratory, stroke, post stent, post pacer placement, renal failure

Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, insulin

Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes

Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes, 1:12

RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: High flow

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

Scrub Color/Dress code: Navy Blue

Looking for someone who is flexible and willing to learn as well as take feedback along the way

Different cultural populations are served on this unit- primarily Hispanic and Somalian

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.