Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Kearney, NE
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Night PCU

Location: Kearney, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 36 hours guaranteed

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Beds: 40 beds, average daily census ~24
• Patient types: Adults with cardiac medical/surgical needs, dialysis, cancer, vascular issues, sepsis, respiratory conditions, stroke, post-stent, post-pacemaker placement, renal failure
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5 (days and nights)
• Nurse aide/patient care tech ratio: 1:12
• Floating: Required to float to MedSurg or ICU for PCU acuity patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Competent in Arterial Lines

Orientation & Training

• Unit-specific orientation: 1 day
• Pass/fail exam during orientation (open book, 90% required to pass)

Scheduling & Work Requirements

• Shifts: 0630-1830 or 1830-0630 (nights)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: Minimum 2 holidays during contract
• On-call: If called back, must arrive within 30 minutes
• Blocked scheduling generally not approved except for weekends only
• No duo placements or shared care schedules allowed

Work Environment & Policies

• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Artificial nails prohibited; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• Overhead lifts in half the rooms, plus portable lifts, vein finders, bladder scanners available
• Focus on patient experience, responsiveness, communication, and medication safety
• Diverse patient population primarily Hispanic and Somalian
• Teamwork, flexibility, adaptability, and good communication skills are essential for success

Additional Notes

• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes assignment
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes high flow; RNs troubleshoot as needed
• Telemetry/monitor techs present, but RNs must interpret their own strips
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approved

This position is ideal for an experienced PCU RN who is adaptable, team-oriented, and comfortable managing complex cardiac and medical patients on night shifts.