Progressive Care Unit RN
Kearney, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) stepdown role requiring titration of drips and a NE or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital setting on a 40-bed PCU/stepdown unit
• Serves adult patients with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, stroke, post stent/pacer, and renal failure diagnoses
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5 on both day and night shifts
• 12-hour day shifts (0630-1830), including every other weekend and at least two contract holidays
• RNs must titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• Must be competent in managing arterial lines and high flow RT equipment
• RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips
• Uses Epic EMR; experience preferred
• Floating required to MedSurg or ICU for PCU acuity patients
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Pass/fail open-book clinical exam required during orientation; a score of 90% or higher is mandatory
• Artificial nails are prohibited for patient care providers
• Overhead lifts in half of rooms, portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners available
• Multicultural patient population, primarily Hispanic and Somalian
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and communication skills are essential for success
• RTO requests must be upfront and no more than 7 days per 13-week contract
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver’s license
• Unit has a dedicated charge nurse per shift and support from nurse aides with a 1:12 ratio
• Blocked scheduling only considered for weekends

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required
• Competency with arterial lines and titratable drips required
• Must provide a copy of driver’s license for radius verification
• Must not have been employed (full/part time or PRN) at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the past year
• References: one supervisor reference from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor reference within 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