Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,044 per week at Health Lakeside
Omaha, NE 68197
About the Job
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Certification Details
- Job Specialty: PCU RN
Job Details
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Beds: 28
- Ratios: 1:04 for RNs, 1:14 for nurse aids/patient care techs
- Department: PCU
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Adults, patients that arrive through the ER, Mixed Medical/Surgical, cardiac and stroke patients
- RNs required to titrate drips: Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin, octreotide, insulin, maintenance dosages of IV meds
- Charge Nurse on each shift: Yes
- Charge Nurse takes an assignment: Not specified
- Nurse aids/patient care techs on unit: Yes
- Specialty Equipment Available: Code Carts, LUCAS Machines, hoyer lift, Sit and Stand
- Tele/Monitor Techs on unit: Yes - RNs must be able to read and interpret
- Floating Requirements: Med/Surg, ICU/ED depending on abilities
Job Requirements
- Shifts & Scheduling: 0630-1900, 1830-0700 / 6 week scheduling
- Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirements: Will rotate with perm staff
Schedule Information
- RN Ratios: 1:04
- Nurse aids/patient care techs Ratios: 1:14
- Type of unit: High flow PCU
- Orientation details: First week classroom, then 2- 12 hour shifts
- Scrub Color/Dress code: Navy Blue
Unit Specific Information
- Unit/Department Specific Orientation: First week is classroom orientation, then 2- 12 hour shifts
- High flow unit with frequent admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Positive nurses willing to work as a team to overcome challenges.
Additional Details