PCU RN
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

Registered Nurse

Overview

• Specialty: PCU
• Location: Kearney, Nebraska
• Shift: Nights
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours guaranteed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN experience in a unit setting: 2 years
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• Must be competent in arterial lines
• Driver’s license required at submittal

Schedule

• Shift times: 6:30 PM–6:30 AM and 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: Minimum of 2 holidays during the contract
• Blocked scheduling is not approved unless it is weekends only
• RTO must be submitted upfront; no additional RTO will be approved after submission

Unit Details

• PCU with 40 beds and average daily census of 24
• Typical patient population includes adults with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer placement, and renal failure
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4–5
• Charge nurse is present and takes an assignment
• Nursing assistants/patient care techs are present at a ratio of 1:12
• RNs are required to titrate drips
• Common drips include heparin, nitro, dopamine, Cardizem, amiodarone, and insulin
• RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips
• High-flow respiratory support is used on the unit
• Floating may be required to MedSurg or ICU to take PCU-acuity patients

Orientation and Work Environment

• Unit-specific orientation: 1 day
• Pass/fail orientation exam is required
• Navy blue scrubs
• Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas
• Overhead lifts, portable lifts, vein finders, and a bladder scanner are available
• The unit serves diverse cultural populations, primarily Hispanic and Somalian
• Strong communication, flexibility, adaptability, teamwork, and willingness to learn are emphasized