Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
Kearney, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring a NE or compact RN license and competence with arterial lines.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 40-bed Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) in an acute care hospital setting
• Adult patient population with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer, and renal failure cases
• Typical nurse-patient ratio is 1:4-5 on both days and nights
• Required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• Use of high flow oxygen equipment
• Uses Epic for charting
• Night shifts; 12-hour shifts (1830-0630)
• Weekend requirement is every other weekend
• Minimum of two holiday shifts per contract
• Floating required to MedSurg or ICU for PCU acuity patients
• Pass/fail skills exam during orientation is required with a minimum score of 90%
• Orientation includes one day of department-specific training
• Artificial nails are prohibited for patient care providers
• Team includes charge nurse on each shift and support from nurse aides/patient care techs
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Focus on responsiveness, communication about medications, and patient experience scores
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and able to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population, including primarily Hispanic and Somalian communities
• Only up to 7 days of requested time off are allowed per 13-week contract and must be approved up front

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years recent RN experience
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Competence with arterial lines required
• Experience with titrating multiple critical care drips
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Must not have been employed (full-time, part-time, PRN) with any facility affiliated with CommonSpirit, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration
• Submission requires two references (one supervisor from last 12 months and one supervisor or peer from last 3 years)

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts