Stepdown PCU RN
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

PCU RN (Registered Nurse)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska Unit: PCU Oncology (5 North), 18 beds Primary patient population: Adult Oncology PCU and Trauma PCU patients Contract: 13 weeks, 36 hours/week Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience
• BLS
• ACLS (AHA)
• NIHSS
• Valid driver's license at submittal (used to verify distance from the facility, see Radius Rule below)

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology experience preferred over strong PCU experience without oncology
• Current ONS/ONCC certification preferred, not required
• Chemotherapy certification preferred, not required

Not Required

• Charge nurse experience

Shifts and Schedule

• Day shift: 0630a–7:00p
• Night shift: 0630p–7:00a
• Every other weekend
• Self-scheduling, balanced to unit needs

Staffing and Ratios

• Days and nights: 1:4 to 1:5
• First-time travelers accepted

Floating

• Travelers may float to other Med/Surg and PCU units
• Float assignments remain at the same level of care

Orientation

• Two days of unit orientation
• Pass/fail exam on Friday during orientation: open book, on skills learned, with all resources provided. A score of 90% is required to pass; failure results in termination.

Clinical Details

• RNs occasionally titrate insulin and Cardizem drips
• Common drips and medications: chemotherapy, heparin, Cardizem, Protonix
• Respiratory equipment: high flow
• IV pumps: Alaris
• Lyko lifts available in even-numbered rooms, with additional lift equipment available
• Electronic medical record: Epic

Support Staff

Nursing assistants, charge nurse, PT/OT, RN case manager, social worker, educator, dietitian

Patient Experience

Hourly rounding and bedside shift report are a key focus.

Policies

• Radius rule: Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility and may not work full time, part time, or PRN at any facility associated with the same parent health system.
• Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas. Refusal to remove them results in contract termination.