24 Nebraska Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit
$3,194/wk
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Additional Information
An interview may not be available prior to offer.
Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility.
References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Oncology experience preferred.
Required Credentials:
- Pass/fail open-book exam on Friday during orientation; must score 90% to pass.
Special Requests:
- Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained.
- Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility.
Unit Details:
- Adult Oncology PCU and Trauma PCU patients.
- May occasionally titrate insulin and Cardizem drips. Common drips/medications include chemotherapy, heparin, Cardizem, and Protonix.
- Common respiratory equipment includes high flow.
- Uses Alaris IV pumps; Lyko lifts are available in even-numbered rooms with additional lift equipment available.
- Support staff includes nursing assistants, charge nurse, PT/OT, RN case manager, social worker, educator, and dietitian.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Every other weekend.
- Self-scheduling, balanced to unit needs.
Floating Requirements:
- Floats to other Med/Surg and PCU units; float assignments remain at the same level of care.
Eligibility as Current/Previous Employee: Must disclose previous employment on your resume or elsewhere within the submission for a DNU check.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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PCU Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Responsibilities of a PCU nurse include maintaining ventilators, administering treatments and medications, collaborating with members of the healthcare team, and communicating with patients and their families. Registered Nurses who specialize in progressive care will need BLS and ACLS certifications. Progressive Care Unit nurses usually have between 3 and 4 patients; this ratio may vary depending on the facility. The annual salary in the United States for a PCU Nurse is $88,000. Salaries may be higher if a nurse has additional education or PCU certifications.
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Nebraska
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurses work in hospital and skilled rehab settings. The Progressive Care Unit is an intermediate unit between the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) and med-surg units. It is also called a "step-down unit." Patients are not as acutely ill as those in the ICU, but are also not stable enough to be in a med-surg unit with a higher nurse-patient ratio. Job descriptions for PCU nurses note excellent critical thinking skills, prior emergency or critical care experience, and assessment skills. Are you an experienced PCU Nurse? Explore and apply for high-paying travel nurse jobs today.