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, Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Number of beds: 55
• Patient population: Adults primarily; pediatric patients rarely, age 15 and older
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 (both day and night shifts)
• Shift length: 12 hours
• Shift times: 06:30–18:30 (Days), 18:30–06:30 (Nights)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend

Job Responsibilities & Environment

• Patient diagnoses commonly include CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, COVID, subdural hematoma, and weakness
• Common medications/drips: PCA pumps for pain management, cardizem, insulin
• Telemetry monitoring required
• Use of specialty equipment such as mechanical lifts in every other room
• EMR system: EPIC
• IV pumps: Alaris
• Nursing assistant support and charge nurse available
• Additional unit support: Educator, Care Managers, Social Workers, Dieticians, Physical and Occupational Therapists
• Float assignments expected, ideally to Medical-Surgical areas based on highest need
• Focus on patient experience through hourly rounding and responsiveness
• Unit challenges include staffing

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Telemetry competency

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must pass a pass/fail exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90% (open book, based on skills learned)
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
• Driver’s license required at time of application to verify candidate is within a 50-mile radius
• Candidates may not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with the specified health system
• Scrubs: Navy blue for RNs

Work Schedule

• 12-hour day shifts
• Approximately 36 hours per week

Desired Qualities

• Ability to manage daily unit operations effectively
• Team-oriented and willing to support colleagues in a close-knit unit environment