Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,170 per week

Company: CHI Health Lakeside
Location: Omaha
Posted on: October 17, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Beds: 28
• Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment: Yes
• Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties: Yes- 1:14
  • Job Details
  • PCU RN position available.
    • Job Requirements
    • ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
    • RNs required to titrate drips
    • Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin, octreotide, insulin, maintenance dosages of IV meds (non-titratable)
    • RN experience in high flow unit with frequent admissions, transfers, and discharges is preferred.
    • Positive attitude and willingness to work as a team.
      • Schedule Information
      • Shifts & Scheduling: 0630-1900, 1830-0700 / 6 week scheduling
      • Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
      • Holiday Requirements: Will rotate with perm staff
      • How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: First week is classroom orientation, then 2- 12 hour shifts
        • Unit Specific Information
        • Nurse to patient ratio: 1:04
        • Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Adults, generally patients that arrive through the ER, Mixed Medical/Surgical along with cardiac and stroke patients
        • Specialty Equipment Available: Code Carts, LUCAS Machines, hoyer lift, Sit and Stand
        • Floating Requirements: Med/Surg and to all areas in the hospital, depending on abilities, including ICU/ED for appropriate types of patient care
        • Scrub Color/Dress code: Navy Blue
          • Additional Details
          • Looking for positive nurses willing to work with others as a team to overcome challenges
          • Having a unit secretary 2-3 days/week and a stocking clerk 3 days/week
          • Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.
          • RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.

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