Registered Nurse - PCU

Omaha, NE · CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy

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Weekly pay

$2193.76 to $2386.72 weekly

13 weeks36 hrs/weekNightMed / Surg

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Contract details

Nights 12 hr nightsCertifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA)Unit Notes: * * RN's - Pass/Fail exam on Friday during orientation. OPEN BOOK exam on skills learned - they are given all necessary resources to pass. Must receive a 90% to pass or they will be terminated * * 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. **Driver's license required at submittal and will be used to determine if candidate is outside 50 miles.** **Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care- refusal to remove nails will lead to termination of contract **CHEMO CERT PREFERRED, NOT REQ Unit Information
Unit Type: PCU Oncology (5 North)
Primary Patient Population: Adult Oncology PCU and Trauma PCU patients
Number of Beds: 18 Experience Requirements
Minimum 1 year of experience required yes
First-time travelers are accepted?? yes
Is both Oncology and PCU experience required, or is strong PCU experience without Oncology experience acceptable? oncology preferred
Charge nurse experience required? If so, is 1 year minimum correct? not required Certifications
BLS – Required
ACLS – Required
ONS/ONCC – Required or Preferred? (current preferred, not required) Ratios
Days: 1:4-1:5
Nights: 1:4-1:5 Shifts
12-hour shifts
0630a–7:00p
0630p–7:00a
Every other weekend
Self-scheduling - but will balance to the needs of the unit Floating
Travelers float to other Med/Surg and PCU units? yes
Float assignments remain at the same level of care? yes Orientation
Two days of unit orientation? yes Drips & Skills Can you confirm:
RNs occasionally titrate Insulin and Cardizem drips? yes
Common drips/medications include: o Chemotherapy o Heparin o Cardizem o Protonix
Any additional titratable drips travelers should be comfortable managing? Respiratory Equipment Could you let me know what respiratory equipment travelers commonly encounter on this unit (high-flow, BiPAP, ventilators, etc.)? high flow Equipment
EMR: Epic
IV Pumps: Alaris
Lyko lifts available in even-numbered rooms with additional lift equipment available Support Staff
Nursing Assistants
Charge Nurse
PT/OT
RN Case Manager
Social Worker
Educator
Dietitian Patient Experience
rounding and bedside shift report is a key patient experience focus. Team Culture One of my favorite notes was: "We look for nurses who genuinely care for patients, come to work with a positive attitude, and embrace teamwork. We care for a very diverse patient population and treat every patient with respect. We care for oncology patients from diagnosis through remission—or provide compassionate end-Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

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