Progressive Care Unit RN
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

Registered Nurse (RN) – Night PCU

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

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Beds: 40 beds (average daily census ~24)
• Patient Types: Adults with cardiac medical/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 Aide/Patient Care Tech Ratio: 1:12
• Charge Nurse present on each shift and takes assignment
• RNs required to titrate drips (Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, insulin)
• RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips
• Respiratory equipment: High flow oxygen; RNs troubleshoot but do not manage vents, CPAP, BiPAP
• Floating: Required to float to MedSurg or ICU for PCU acuity patients

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of unit experience in PCU or similar setting
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Competency in 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 comply with fingernail policy: artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas
• Must be flexible, adaptable, team-oriented, and have strong communication skills
• Experience working with diverse cultural populations, primarily Hispanic and Somalian

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation: 1 day of unit-specific orientation
• Shifts: 0630-1830 or 1830-0630 (nights)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Minimum of 2 holidays during contract
• Call-back policy: If called back to work, must arrive within 30 minutes
• Blocked scheduling generally not approved except for weekends only
• No duo placements or shared care schedules approved
• Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy Blue

Additional Information

• Equipment available: Overhead lifts in half the rooms, portable lifts, vein finders, bladder scanner
• 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

Note: Candidates may not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with certain large healthcare systems within the 50-mile radius.