PCU Stepdown RN
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU 4E

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit: 4th Floor East Wing
• Level of Care: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Number of Beds: 55
• Patient Population: Adults primarily; pediatric patients 15 years and older rarely
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4 (Days and Nights)
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Shift Times: 06:30-18:30, 18:30-06:30
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Nursing Assistant Support: Yes
• Charge Nurse: Yes
• Additional Unit Support: Educator, Care Managers, Social Workers, Dieticians, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy

Common Patient Diagnoses

• Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
• Shortness of Breath
• COVID-19
• Subdural Hematoma
• Weakness

Common Medications/Equipment

• PCA pumps for pain management
• Cardizem
• Insulin
• Telemetry monitoring
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Mechanical lifts available in every other room

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Telemetry competency required

Additional Information

• EMR system: EPIC
• Fingernail policy: Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply may result in contract termination
• RN Orientation includes a pass/fail exam requiring a 90% score to continue
• Driver’s license required at submittal to verify candidate location within 50 miles radius
• Float assignments expected, ideally to Medical-Surgical areas based on unit needs
• Focus on patient experience through hourly rounding and responsiveness
• Unit culture values teamwork and the ability to manage daily unit operations effectively
• Scrub colors: Navy Blue for RNs, Ceil Blue for CNAs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license for Nebraska
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for PCU level care
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Notes

• Candidates may not currently be employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with certain large healthcare systems within a 50-mile radius.
• Staffing challenges exist on the unit, requiring flexibility and teamwork.