PCU Registered Nurse
Kearney, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) position requiring a NE or compact license and expertise in titrating drips.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital acute care setting on a 40-bed Progressive Care (Stepdown) Unit
• Adult patient population with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer, and renal failure cases
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4-5 on both days and nights
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• Required to manage arterial lines and interpret telemetry strips independently
• High flow respiratory equipment utilized
• 12-hour night shifts with shift times 1830-0630
• Every other weekend and a minimum of two holidays within the contract required
• Floating required to MedSurg and ICU for PCU-acuity patients
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Uses Epic for charting
• Primary duties include caring for complex adult patients and titrating multiple drips
• Average daily census is 24 patients supported by a charge nurse and techs at a 1:12 ratio
• Focus on patient experience, responsiveness, and communication regarding medications
• Unit serves culturally diverse populations, prominently Hispanic and Somalian patients
• Artificial nails are not allowed for infection control
• Orientation consists of one department-specific day and a general hospital orientation with a pass/fail open-book skills exam
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and possess strong teamwork and communication skills

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years recent RN experience in a similar setting
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (all active at time of consideration)
• Competency in arterial lines required
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips
• Must pass a skills exam with minimum 90% during orientation
• Driver's license required to confirm residency outside a 50-mile radius per rule
• Candidate must not have been employed by CommonSpirit facilities (including CHI/Dignity) in the past year
• RTO requested upfront (maximum 7 days per 13-week contract), no additional RTO after submission

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