PCU RN
Lincoln, Nebraska
CHI Health Saint Elizabeth

PCU RN

Location

• Lincoln, Nebraska

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit Details

• PCU
• 24 beds
• Ratios: 1:4-5
• Uses virtual nursing on day and night shifts
• Tele is on the unit; monitor techs monitor from the ICU, and RNs read strips

Required Qualifications

• RN
• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS
• Must be competent in caring for stroke patients
• Must be teamwork oriented
• Driver’s license required at submittal
• Must be able to arrive at the hospital within 1 hour after called in

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts
• One extra shift per 6-week period
• Self-scheduling
• Every 3rd weekend
• Holidays are divided by weekend rotation

Floating

• 1st to float

Clinical Details

• Common diagnoses include CHF, PNA, Sepsis, Stroke/TIA, COPD, PE, and AKI
• RN titration of drips is required
• Common drips include Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nicardipine, and Dobutamine
• Nurse aides are on the unit, with a ratio of 1:8 when full
• RT equipment includes high flow, BiPap, and O2 titration

Orientation

• 3 shifts of orientation on the assigned shift
• RN pass/fail exam during orientation; 90% required to pass

Work Rules

• Radius rule: 50 miles
• Candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments

Dress Code

• Navy tops and bottoms