Progressive Care Unit RN
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

Registered Nurse (PCU) - Night Shift

Location: Kearney, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
Hours: 36 hours guaranteed per week

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Beds: 40 beds, average daily census ~24
• Patient types: Adults with cardiac med/surgical needs, dialysis, cancer, vascular issues, sepsis, respiratory conditions, stroke, post-stent, post-pacemaker placement, renal failure
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5 (day and night)
• Nurse aides/patient care techs ratio: 1:12
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes patient assignments
• RNs required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, insulin
• RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes high flow devices; RNs troubleshoot these

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PCU or relevant unit experience
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Competency in managing arterial lines required
• Valid driver’s license required at submission (used to verify candidate location within 50-mile radius)
• Must pass a 90% score on a pass/fail open book skills exam during orientation
• Must be flexible, adaptable, a team player, and have strong communication skills
• Experience working with diverse cultural populations (primarily Hispanic and Somalian) preferred

Orientation & Scheduling

• Unit-specific orientation: 1 day
• Shifts: 06:30-18:30 and 18:30-06:30
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: Minimum of 2 holidays during contract
• Floating: Required to float to MedSurg or ICU to care for PCU acuity patients
• Blocked scheduling generally not approved except for weekends only
• No duo placements or shared schedules allowed
• If called back from on-call, must arrive within 30 minutes

Additional Information

• Fingernail policy: Artificial nails prohibited; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• Overhead lifts available in half the rooms; portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners also available
• Focus on patient experience, responsiveness, medication communication, and hospital environment
• Return to office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approved after submission

This position is ideal for a PCU RN seeking night shifts in a supportive, team-oriented environment with a diverse patient population and opportunities to utilize advanced cardiac and telemetry skills.