Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

Registered Nurse (PCU) - Night Shift

Location: Kearney, Nebraska
Contract Length: 18 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Shift: Nights (18:30 - 06:30)
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Hours per Week: 48 hours guaranteed
• Orientation: 1 day of unit-specific orientation
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Minimum of 2 holidays during contract
• Floating: Required to float to MedSurg or ICU for PCU acuity patients
• Patient Population: Adults with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular issues, sepsis, respiratory conditions, stroke, post-stent, post-pacemaker placement, renal failure
• Unit Size: 40 beds, average daily census 24
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4-5 (days and nights)
• Support Staff: Nurse aides/patient care techs with 1:12 ratio
• Charge Nurse: Present on each shift and takes assignment

Clinical Responsibilities

• Competency required in managing arterial lines
• RNs must titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Troubleshooting respiratory equipment such as high flow oxygen devices
• Use of overhead lifts, portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Current certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Competent in managing arterial lines

Additional Information

• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination
• Strict scheduling policies: no blocked scheduling except weekends, no shared or duo schedules
• If called back to work while on call, must arrive within 30 minutes
• Focus on patient experience, responsiveness, communication, and teamwork
• Cultural diversity on unit includes primarily Hispanic and Somalian populations
• Successful nurses are flexible, adaptable, team players with strong communication skills
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days per 13-week contract; no additional RTO approved

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Navy Blue