CHI HEALTH ST FRANCIS
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,579 per week
CHI HEALTH ST FRANCIS, Grand Island, Nebraska, United States, 68803
Certification Details
*Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS*Job Details
A large system in Nebraska/Iowa are looking PCU RN's. 36 hours guaranteed.1 years of unit experience.BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required.Job Requirements
1 years of unit experience.BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required.Schedule Information
36 hours guaranteed.Shifts & Scheduling: 0630-1900, 1830-0700 // Unit schedulers will make travelers schedule.Weekend Requirements: Every other.Holiday Requirements: As needed to meet unit needs.Unit Specific Information
# of Beds: 33Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Young adults through geriatrics, sepsis, STEMI, CHF, chest pain, COVID, stroke, renal failure, COPD, DKA, patients with complex medical issues including multisystem failureAre RNs required to titrate drips?: YesCommon titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, IV antibiotics, Insulin; maintenance doses of IV meds (non-titratable)Charge Nurse: Yes - does the charge nurse take an assignment?: YesRN duties: Reading and interpreting tele monitorsTele/Monitor Techs: Yes, RNs must read and interpretNurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: Ratios? Duties?: CNAs 1:10 ratio- availability fluctuates based on unit censusRT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.): BiPAP, AirvoAdditional Details
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS; Department: StepdownNurse:Patient Ratios: 1:4-5Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Young adults through geriatrics, sepsis, STEMI, CHF, chest pain, COVID, stroke, renal failure, COPD, DKA, patients with complex medical issues including multisystem failure.Are RNs required to titrate drips?: YesCommon titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, IV antibiotics, Insulin; maintenance doses of IV meds (non-titratable)Charge Nurse: Yes - does the charge nurse take an assignment?: YesNurse aids/patient care techs: CNAs 1:10 ratio- availability fluctuates based on unit censusRT Equipment: BiPAP, AirvoRN duties: Reading and interpreting tele monitorsBusy patient flow: admitting and discharging within the same 6-hour time frame while also completing shift change.Attributes for success: strong sense of teamwork, friendly, positive can-do attitude, commitment to positive patient experience with bedside report and hourly rounding.Floating Requirements: Can float to MedSurg, Inpatient Rehab, or Skilled CareScrub Color/Dress code: RN: Navy BlueHow many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: First week classroom then 2-12 hour shifts on the floorRadius Rule: 50 miles and candidates may not be affiliated with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13-week contract). No additional RTO will be approved, including after submissions.
*Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS*Job Details
A large system in Nebraska/Iowa are looking PCU RN's. 36 hours guaranteed.1 years of unit experience.BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required.Job Requirements
1 years of unit experience.BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required.Schedule Information
36 hours guaranteed.Shifts & Scheduling: 0630-1900, 1830-0700 // Unit schedulers will make travelers schedule.Weekend Requirements: Every other.Holiday Requirements: As needed to meet unit needs.Unit Specific Information
# of Beds: 33Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Young adults through geriatrics, sepsis, STEMI, CHF, chest pain, COVID, stroke, renal failure, COPD, DKA, patients with complex medical issues including multisystem failureAre RNs required to titrate drips?: YesCommon titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, IV antibiotics, Insulin; maintenance doses of IV meds (non-titratable)Charge Nurse: Yes - does the charge nurse take an assignment?: YesRN duties: Reading and interpreting tele monitorsTele/Monitor Techs: Yes, RNs must read and interpretNurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: Ratios? Duties?: CNAs 1:10 ratio- availability fluctuates based on unit censusRT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.): BiPAP, AirvoAdditional Details
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS; Department: StepdownNurse:Patient Ratios: 1:4-5Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Young adults through geriatrics, sepsis, STEMI, CHF, chest pain, COVID, stroke, renal failure, COPD, DKA, patients with complex medical issues including multisystem failure.Are RNs required to titrate drips?: YesCommon titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, IV antibiotics, Insulin; maintenance doses of IV meds (non-titratable)Charge Nurse: Yes - does the charge nurse take an assignment?: YesNurse aids/patient care techs: CNAs 1:10 ratio- availability fluctuates based on unit censusRT Equipment: BiPAP, AirvoRN duties: Reading and interpreting tele monitorsBusy patient flow: admitting and discharging within the same 6-hour time frame while also completing shift change.Attributes for success: strong sense of teamwork, friendly, positive can-do attitude, commitment to positive patient experience with bedside report and hourly rounding.Floating Requirements: Can float to MedSurg, Inpatient Rehab, or Skilled CareScrub Color/Dress code: RN: Navy BlueHow many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: First week classroom then 2-12 hour shifts on the floorRadius Rule: 50 miles and candidates may not be affiliated with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13-week contract). No additional RTO will be approved, including after submissions.