PCU RN
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Lakeside

PCU RN

Location

• Omaha, Nebraska

Role

• PCU RN

Contract Length

• 15 weeks

Schedule

• 12-hour nights
• 36 hours per week
• 6-week scheduling

Unit Details

• PCU
• 28 beds
• Typical patient mix includes adults, mixed medical/surgical patients, cardiac patients, and stroke patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
• Tele monitoring on the unit; RNs must be able to read and interpret telemetry
• Charge nurse is present on each shift and may occasionally take patients
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are on the unit at a ratio of 1:14
• No unit secretary on the unit

Required Qualifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• RN license
• Must be able to titrate drips
• Driver’s license required at submittal
• Must be within 50 miles
• Cannot be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity

Responsibilities / Clinical Scope

• May care for patients arriving through the ER
• Common drips include heparin, octreotide, insulin, and maintenance IV meds
• Other IV infusions may include Cardizem and nitro
• Floating may include Med/Surg and other areas of the hospital, including ICU and ED for appropriate patient care

Schedule Requirements

• 6 weekend shifts in each 6-week schedule period
• Holidays rotate with permanent staff

Orientation

• First week is classroom orientation
• Then 2 twelve-hour shifts of unit/department-specific orientation

Dress Code

• Navy blue scrubs

Additional Notes

• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• RTO must be provided upfront; additional RTO will not be approved