PCU Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU (Progressive Care Unit), 4th Floor East Wing

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (12-hour shifts, 06:30–18:30)
Hours per Week: 36
Unit: 4th Floor East Wing, PCU
Level of Care: Progressive Care Unit
Number of Beds: 55
Patient Population: Primarily adults; occasionally patients 15 years and older

Unit Details

• RN-to-patient ratio: 1:4 (both day and night shifts)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Nursing assistant support available
• Charge nurse present
• Additional support staff: Educator, Care Managers, Social Workers, Dieticians, Physical and Occupational Therapists
• Common patient diagnoses: CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, COVID-19, subdural hematoma, weakness
• Common drips/medications: PCA pumps (pain management), cardizem, insulin
• Specialty equipment: Mechanical lifts in every other room
• IV pumps: Alaris
• EMR system: EPIC
• Scrubs: Navy blue for nurses, ceiling blue for CNAs
• Float assignments: Yes, ideally to Medical-Surgical areas based on highest need
• Unit challenges: Staffing
• Patient experience focus: Hourly rounding and responsiveness
• Team culture: Tight-knit group with strong teamwork and mutual support

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Telemetry competency required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) knowledge preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license appropriate for Nebraska
• Must pass a pass/fail exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90% (open book, covering skills learned)
• Must comply with fingernail policy: artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• Driver’s license required at time of application to verify candidate’s location within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Candidates may not currently be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with the specified health system or its affiliates

Additional Information

• Shift length: 12 hours
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required
• Patient care involves managing a variety of complex conditions in a progressive care setting
• Nurses successful on this unit are those who can effectively manage daily workflow and collaborate well with the team

This position is ideal for RNs with PCU experience seeking a 13-week contract in a supportive, team-oriented environment with a focus on progressive care nursing and telemetry skills.