PCU RN
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

PCU RN

Overview

• Night PCU RN role in Kearney, Nebraska
• 13-week contract
• 12-hour night shifts
• 36 hours guaranteed

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of unit experience
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• Competent in Arterial Lines
• RN must read and interpret tele strips
• Driver’s license required at submittal

Unit Details

• Department: PCU
• 40 beds
• Average daily census: 24
• Typical patient population includes adults with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer diagnosis, vascular, sepsis, adult respiratory, stroke, post stent, post pacer placement, and renal failure
• RN-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5 on days and nights
• Charge nurse is present on each shift and takes an assignment
• Nurse aids/patient care techs are present at a ratio of 1:12
• High flow equipment is used on the unit

Responsibilities

• Titrate drips
• Float to MedSurg or ICU to take PCU acuity patients

Schedule

• Shifts: 0630-1830 and 1830-0630
• Every other weekend required
• Minimum of 2 holidays within the contract time frame
• 1 day of unit/department-specific orientation

Additional Notes

• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• If called back in, arrival is required within 30 minutes
• Blocked scheduling is not approved unless it is weekends only
• RTO must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved
• Navy Blue scrubs
• Overhead lifts in half the rooms, portable lifts, vein finders, and a bladder scanner are available
• The unit serves primarily Hispanic and Somalian populations
• Success on the unit is tied to teamwork, flexibility, adaptability, good communication, responsiveness, and willingness to learn and take feedback