Progressive Care (Stepdown) Registered Nurse
Grand Island, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown PCU position requiring a NE or compact RN license and strong telemetry skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 33-bed Stepdown/PCU unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes young adults through geriatrics with diagnoses such as sepsis, STEMI, CHF, chest pain, COVID, stroke, renal failure, COPD, DKA, and multisystem failure
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5
• Required to titrate drips including Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, IV antibiotics, and Insulin
• Uses Epic EMR for charting
• RNs must read and interpret their own tele strips
• BiPAP and Airvo equipment used on unit
• 12-hour day shifts (0630-1900), scheduled by unit schedulers
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage as needed per unit requirement
• May float to MedSurg, Inpatient Rehab, or Skilled Care
• Engage in high patient flow, with admitting and discharging within short time frames during shift changes
• Teamwork and a positive, can-do attitude are essential for success on this unit
• Commitment to bedside report, hourly rounding, and a positive patient experience is expected
• Charge nurses are present on every shift and CNAs are available based on census
• Pass/Fail open-book exam on orientation Friday; minimum 90% score required to remain on assignment
• First week orientation includes classroom training and two 12-hour floor shifts
• Scrub color requirement is navy blue; artificial nails are prohibited
• Request for time off (RTO) must be submitted up front and cannot exceed 7 days per 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience in a similar setting
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and titrating critical drips required
• Must provide a driver's license to verify residence outside a 50-mile radius
• Cannot have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by CommonSpirit affiliates (including CHI or Dignity) within the past year
• Professional references required: one supervisor from the last 12 months, and one supervisor or peer from the 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