Progressive Care Unit RN
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 license and strong telemetry/stepdown skills.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an acute care hospital setting on a 40-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Stepdown patient population including adults with cardiac, med/surg, sepsis, stroke, post stent/pacer placement, renal failure, vascular, and cancer diagnoses
• Typical patient ratios are 1:4-5 with nurse aide support at a 1:12 ratio
• RNs are responsible for titrating drips such as Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• Expect to manage high-flow oxygen equipment and read/interpet telemetry strips
• Uses Epic for electronic charting
• Night shifts are 12 hours (1830-0630) with every other weekend required
• Floating required to MedSurg or ICU to care for PCU-level patients
• Minimum of 2 holidays required during contract
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Responsibilities include managing complex cardiac, respiratory, and med/surg stepdown patients and titrating critical medication drips
• Emphasis on teamwork, adaptability, communication, and patient experience metrics
• Only artificial nail-free candidates may be considered due to infection control policy
• Overhead and portable lift equipment available in half the rooms
• Must be flexible with scheduling and willing to float as needed
• Holiday and weekend coverage is required as part of the contract
• All requested time off (up to 7 days) must be submitted upfront for consideration
• Returning employees must not have worked at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity location within the past year
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, confirmed by driver’s license

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license must be in hand prior to consideration
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS are required
• At least 2 years of recent stepdown or telemetry experience required
• Previous experience with arterial line competency and titrating drips is required
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips is required
• Comfortable caring for culturally diverse adult patient populations
• Completion of orientation and pass/fail open book skills exam with a minimum score of 90% required
• Must provide driver's license for confirmation of residence outside 50 miles from facility
• Must not have been employed in any role (full time, part time, PRN) at a CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
• Submission must include two professional references as specified

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