Progressive Care Unit RN
Grand Island, Nebraska
CHI Health Saint Francis

PCU RN Position - Grand Island, Nebraska

Job Details

• Specialty: PCU RN (Progressive Care Unit)
• Location: Grand Island, Nebraska
• Contract Length: 14 weeks
• Shift Hours: 0630-1900 (day), 1830-0700 (night)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: As needed to meet unit needs
• Floating: May float to MedSurg, Inpatient Rehab, or Skilled Care units
• Orientation: First week classroom, then 2 shifts (12 hours each) on the floor

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year of unit experience in PCU or similar setting
• Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Unit Information

• Department: Stepdown (Progressive Care Unit)
• Number of Beds: 33
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Young adults through geriatrics with sepsis, STEMI, CHF, chest pain, COVID, stroke, renal failure, COPD, DKA, multisystem failure
• Nursing Responsibilities:

  • RNs required to titrate drips (Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, IV antibiotics, Insulin)
  • RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips
  • Charge nurse present on each shift and takes assignment
• Support Staff: CNAs available with fluctuating 1:10 ratio; Tele/Monitor Techs present
• Respiratory Equipment: BiPAP, Airvo

Policies & Additional Notes

• Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs for RNs
• Fingernail Policy: Artificial nails prohibited; refusal to comply may lead to contract termination
• Exam Requirement: Pass/fail open book exam during orientation; 90% required to pass
• Work Environment: Busy patient flow with simultaneous admitting, discharging, and shift change within 6 hours
• Desired Nurse Attributes: Strong teamwork, positive attitude, engagement in patient experience, commitment to bedside report and hourly rounding
• Radius Rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity)
• Return to Office (RTO): Required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO extensions allowed

This position is ideal for a PCU RN with at least 1 year of experience, current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.