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

12 hour shifts, 36 hours guaranteed.

2 years of unit experience.

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

Successful nurse is a team player, flexible, adaptable, and has good communication skills.

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

Shifts & Scheduling: 0630-1830, 1830-0630 / Smart Square online scheduling.

Weekend Requirements: Every third.

Holiday Requirements: Rotating with perm staff.

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

Beds: 40 beds with an average daily census of 24.

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.

Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes.

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 troubleshooting?: 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.

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

Overhead lifts in half the rooms, portable lifts, vein finders, bladder scanner.

Focus on patient experience scores, responsiveness, hospital environment, and communication about medications.

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.