PCU RN
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

PCU RN

Location

• Kearney, Nebraska

Schedule

• Night shift
• 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours guaranteed
• Every other weekend
• Minimum of 2 holidays during the contract
• Floating required to MedSurg or ICU to take PCU-acuity patients

Contract Length

• 20 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• 2 years of unit experience
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• Competency in arterial lines
• Driver’s license required at submittal

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
• RN must titrate drips
• Common drips include heparin, nitro, dopamine, Cardizem, amiodarone, and insulin
• RN must read and interpret telemetry strips
• High-flow respiratory support is used on the unit
• Charge nurse is present on each shift
• Patient care techs are available
• Unit orientation is 1 day

Additional Notes

• Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas
• Candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity
• RTO must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved
• The unit serves primarily Hispanic and Somalian populations
• Navy blue scrubs are required