RN Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Stepdown
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU 4E, 4th Floor East Wing

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 1830-0630)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), 4th Floor East Wing
Number of Beds: 55
Patient Population: Adults primarily; 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 Therapy, Occupational Therapy
• Common patient diagnoses: Stroke (CVA, TIA), shortness of breath, COVID-19, subdural hematoma, weakness
• Common medications/drips: PCA pumps for pain management, Cardizem, insulin
• Specialty equipment: Mechanical lifts in every other room
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• EMR system: EPIC
• Telemetry competency required
• Scrubs: Navy blue for RNs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• ACLS and BLS certifications
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) knowledge
• Must pass a 90% score on a pass/fail skills exam during orientation (open book)
• Valid driver’s license required at time of application (used to verify candidate is outside a 50-mile radius)
• Must comply with fingernail policy: artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove will result in contract termination

Additional Information

• Float assignments expected, ideally to Medical-Surgical areas, based on unit needs
• Patient experience focus: hourly rounding and responsiveness
• Unit culture: tight-knit team environment with strong peer support
• Staffing challenges present on the unit

Restrictions

• Candidates may not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with a specific large healthcare system within a 50-mile radius

This position is ideal for RNs experienced in telemetry and progressive care who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are comfortable managing a diverse adult patient population.