PCU RN
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

PCU RN

Overview

• Night shift
• 12-hour shifts
• 18-week contract
• 36 hours guaranteed per week

Location

• Kearney, Nebraska

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• 2 years of unit experience
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• Competent in arterial lines
• Driver’s license required at submittal

Schedule

• 0630-1830 or 1830-0630
• Every other weekend
• Minimum of 2 holidays during the contract
• Floating may be required to MedSurg or ICU to take PCU-acuity patients

Unit Details

• PCU
• 40 beds
• Average daily census of 24
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5 on days and nights
• Charge nurse is present each shift and takes an assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are present at a ratio of 1:12
• RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips
• RNs are required to titrate drips
• Common drips include heparin, nitro, dopamine, Cardizem, amiodarone, and insulin
• High-flow respiratory support is used on the unit

Additional Information

• 1 day of unit-specific orientation
• Navy blue scrubs
• Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas
• RTO must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved
• Candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity
• Must be able to arrive within 30 minutes if called back in after being placed on call