PCU Registered Nurse
Kearney, NE
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - PCU Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 for both day and night shifts
• Every other weekend requirement
• Minimum of 2 holidays required within contract timeframe
• Floating required to Med/Surg or ICU to take PCU acuity patients
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Must be competent in arterial lines
• Required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• Must read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Navy blue scrubs required
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided
• Must pass open book exam on Wednesdays during orientation with 90% score requirement
• Care for adult patients with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer diagnosis, vascular conditions, sepsis, respiratory issues, stroke, post stent, post pacer placement, and renal failure
• Work with overhead lifts, portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners
• EPIC charting system used
• Must live outside 50-mile radius and cannot be employed with CommonSpirit facilities
• Artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas
• Driver's license required at submittal
• Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment

Facility:

This healthcare organization operates a 40-bed Progressive Care Unit with an average daily census of 24 patients. The facility serves diverse cultural populations including Hispanic and Somalian communities and maintains Level 2 trauma designation. The organization emphasizes patient experience scores, responsiveness, hospital environment, and communication about medications while providing acute care services in a supportive team environment.

Location:

Kearney, NE

Kearney offers a welcoming community atmosphere in central Nebraska with affordable living costs and strong community values. The area provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities and serves as a regional hub with convenient access to larger metropolitan areas while maintaining a comfortable small-city lifestyle.