Travel Nurse Rn - Pcu In Omaha, Ne

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Specialty: Stepdown PCU

Job Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-hour days

Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Valid and current RN license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have: Telemetry competency, experience with PCA pumps and Alaris IV pumps, familiarity with EPIC EMR system

Job Description:

- Provide patient care in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), focusing on managing the care of adult and pediatric patients.
- Work in a unit with common diagnoses such as CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, COVID, subdural hematoma, and weakness.
- Administer medications, including Cardizem and insulin, using appropriate safety mechanisms.
- Engage in hourly rounding and ensure responsiveness to enhance patient experience.
- Participate in cyclic scheduling and self-scheduling while meeting weekend shift requirements every third weekend.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including educators, care managers, social workers, dieticians, and therapy specialists (PT, OT).
- Utilize mechanical lifts available in designated rooms and work with nursing assistant support.
- Adapt to unit challenges, including staffing and potential floating to medical-surgical areas as needed.
- Maintain the unit's culture of teamwork and support.
- Wear designated scrubs (Navy Blue for RNs, Ceil Blue for CNAs).
- Engage in continuous learning and orientation of 12 hours to align with unit protocols and standards.

This position fosters a supportive environment with a focus on professional growth and high-quality patient care.