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

PCU RN - Night Shift

Location: Kearney, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (1830-0630)
• Hours Guaranteed: 36 hours per week
• Orientation: 1 day of unit/department-specific orientation
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Minimum of 2 holidays during contract
• Floating: Required to float to MedSurg or ICU to care for PCU acuity patients
• Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs

Unit Information

• Department: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Beds: 40 beds (average daily census 24)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4-5 (days and nights)
• Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs: Yes, ratio 1:12
• Charge Nurse: Present on each shift and takes assignment
• Patient Population: Adults with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular issues, sepsis, respiratory problems, stroke, post stent/pacer placement, renal failure
• Cultural Populations Served: Primarily Hispanic and Somalian

Clinical Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of unit experience
• Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Competencies: Must be competent in Arterial Lines
• Drip Titration: Required (Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, insulin)
• Telemetry: RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• Respiratory Equipment: High flow oxygen therapy; RNs troubleshoot equipment
• Additional Equipment: Overhead lifts in half the rooms, portable lifts, vein finders, bladder scanner

Policies & Additional Notes

• Nail Policy: Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination
• Driver’s License: Required at submission to verify candidate is within 50 miles radius
• Exam: Pass/fail open book exam during orientation; 90% required to pass or contract terminated
• Scheduling: Blocked scheduling generally not approved except weekends; no duo scheduling allowed
• RTO (Return to Office): Required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approved
• Success Factors: Team player, flexible, adaptable, good communication skills, willingness to learn and accept feedback
• Focus Areas: Patient experience scores, responsiveness, hospital environment, communication about medications

This position is ideal for a PCU RN who is experienced, adaptable, and comfortable working with a diverse patient population in a fast-paced progressive care setting.