PCU Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Immanuel

Registered Nurse (PCU) - Night Shift

Location

• Omaha, Nebraska

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 12-hour shifts (18:30 - 07:00)
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Every third holiday required
• No call or standby requirement

Unit Information

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with 35 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5
• Nurse aide/patient care tech ratio: 1:10 or 2:20
• Charge nurse present on each shift (does not take patient assignment)
• Floating required to medical floors, ICU, or rehab units
• Orientation: 1 week onboarding plus 1-2 days unit-specific orientation
• Fast-paced environment caring for adults and geriatrics with cardiac, nephrology, stroke, diabetes, and continuous EEG monitoring patients
• RNs are required to titrate drips (e.g., Cardizem, beta blockers, seizure medications)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as an RN
• Minimum 1 year PCU or relevant unit experience
• Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Valid driver’s license (used to verify candidate is within 50-mile radius)
• Must pass a 90% score on a pass/fail open book skills exam during orientation
• Compliance with fingernail policy: artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas (non-compliance leads to contract termination)

Additional Notes

• Candidates cannot be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with a specific large healthcare system within the 50-mile radius
• Return to work (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO extensions allowed
• Successful nurses demonstrate a positive attitude, teamwork, strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills