PCU RN
Kearney, NE
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

PCU RN

Location

• Kearney, Nebraska

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• Night shift
• 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours guaranteed per week
• Every other weekend
• Minimum of 2 holidays during the contract
• Shift times: 6:30 PM–6:30 AM and 6:30 AM–6:30 PM

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• 2 years of unit experience
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• Competence in arterial lines
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips

Unit Details

• PCU
• Adult patient population
• Common patient types include cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, adult respiratory, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer placement, and renal failure
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4–5
• Charge nurse is present each shift
• Patient care tech ratio: 1:12
• RNs titrate drips
• Common drips include heparin, nitro, dopamine, Cardizem, amiodarone, and insulin
• High-flow respiratory support is used on the unit
• Floating may be required to MedSurg or ICU to take PCU-acuity patients

Additional Information

• 1 day of unit orientation
• Navy blue scrubs
• Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas
• Driver’s license required at submittal for distance verification
• RTO must be submitted upfront; up to 7 days total for the 13-week contract
• Candidate must be flexible, adaptable, a team player, and have strong communication skills
• The unit serves primarily Hispanic and Somalian populations