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PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse
Council Bluffs, Iowa
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

$2,353/week

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Registered Nurse (PCU RN) - Council Bluffs, Iowa

Job Details

Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Unit Type: Stepdown/PCU, 22 beds
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
Patient Types: Heart failure, Atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, stroke
Work Environment: Fast-paced with frequent admissions and discharges

Clinical Responsibilities

Titrate drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin
Read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips independently
Troubleshoot CPAP equipment
Float to ICU if appropriate and experienced
Collaborate with charge nurse who carries a full patient assignment
Work alongside nurse aides/patient care techs (ratio 1:10)

Orientation & Scheduling

Unit-specific orientation: 1 twelve-hour shift
Scheduling: Cyclic scheduling with shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM and 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday requirement: 1 major and 1 minor holiday
Self-scheduling not specified

Required Certifications & Qualifications

Current RN license
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
Valid driver’s license required at submission

Additional Requirements & Policies

Must pass a pass/fail exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%; failure results in termination
Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination
Candidates must live within a 50-mile radius and cannot be currently or recently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any facility affiliated with certain large healthcare systems within the past year
No additional return-to-office (RTO) time beyond initial orientation will be approved

Desired Attributes

Positive attitude
Teamwork-oriented
Patient-focused care approach

Facility

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

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Short Term Acute Care
145 beds

ADDRESS800 Mercy DriveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503

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About Council Bluffs, IA

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Council Bluffs, IA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Council Bluffs is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

In the summer, average highs are around 85°F, and average lows are around 65°F.
In the winter, average highs are around 32°F, and average lows are around 13°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Council Bluffs and can be found with relative ease.

Transportation

Council Bluffs is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
Public transportation options are available as well.

Demographics

The population in Council Bluffs is diverse, with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Council Bluffs offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and popular chains.
There are opportunities to enjoy art, music, and sports, as well as outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.

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