Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Omaha, 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 ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications and a NE or Compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital on a 28-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Patient population includes adults with mixed med/surg, cardiac, and stroke cases, primarily admissions from the ER
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4
• Requires titration of drips such as heparin, octreotide, insulin, and maintenance IV medications
• Uses EPIC as the EMR system
• 12-hour night shifts with scheduling by unit schedulers
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage is rotated with permanent staff
• Floating may be required to Med/Surg and all areas in the hospital, including ICU/ED depending on skills
• Specialized equipment includes code carts, LUCAS Machines, hoyer lifts, and Sit and Stand devices
• Telemetry monitoring required; RNs must read and interpret telemetry
• Charge nurse present on each shift; nurse aides/patient care techs also support the unit with a 1:14 ratio
• High flow unit with frequent admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Team-focused environment with expectation for positive attitude and collaboration
• First week includes classroom orientation followed by two 12-hour shifts of unit orientation
• Required to wear navy blue scrubs
• Rotation for holiday coverage in line with permanent staff
• Only 7 days or less RTO (requested time off) allowed per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years recent RN experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Must pass a skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Driver’s license required at the time of consideration for verification of 50-mile radius eligibility
• Candidates must not be currently or recently employed (within the last year) full-time, part-time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility
• References required: one from a supervisor within the past 12 months and one from a peer or supervisor within the past 3 years
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas

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