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

$2,391/week
Posted 11 hours ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
  • Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
    Job details
  • Hospital located on the Western Side of Iowa in need of a PCU RN on 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
  • Department: Stepdown RN
  • 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
  • How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 1- 12 hour shift in the department
  • 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.
    Schedule information
  • The hospital is seeking coverage on their night shifts.
  • Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block 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
    Unit specific information
  • # of Beds: 22
  • Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:04
    Additional Details
  • Fast paced unit with many admits and discharges.
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About Council Bluffs, IA

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Council Bluffs, IA here's what you should know:
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.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in Council Bluffs and can be found with relative ease.
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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