Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Insulin, Nursing, Patient Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Pumps, Registered Nurse (RN), Social Work, Staff Requirements, Team Player, Telemetry
Location: Omaha, NE
Start Date: 04-27-2026
End Date: 07-27-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Rotating nights, 12-hour shifts, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM, every-other-weekend required
Hours per Week: 36
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care on a 55-bed PCU/stepdown unit
- Monitor and interpret telemetry, acting quickly on changes in patient status
- Administer and manage drips and infusions (including PCA pumps, Cardizem, insulin) safely and accurately
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members — educators, care managers, social workers, PT/OT and dieticians — to coordinate patient care
- Perform focused assessments and maintain accurate EPIC documentation for continuity of care
- Practice hourly rounding and respond to patient needs to enhance patient experience
- Use mechanical lifts and safe patient-handling techniques to protect patients and staff
- Support unit staffing needs and float as required to ensure consistent, safe care
Education
- Active RN licensure required; BSN not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry monitoring and PCU/stepdown care
- EPIC electronic medical record proficiency
- Familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and PCA pump management
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS application in acute settings
- Safe patient handling with mechanical lifts
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent teamwork and communication for a collaborative unit environment
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United Health Care Staffing, Inc.