RN PCU

CommonSpirit Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 49,593,600 - 149,574,297; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Education assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln, Nebraska, seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit.

You will monitor patients’ conditions, collaborate with physicians and nurses on care plans, administer medications, and educate patients and families about home health care. Offers base pay plus shift differential, up to $10,000 sign‑on bonus, up to $10,000 education assistance, and $5,525 tuition reimbursement for full time staff.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ conditions and assess needs.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans.
• Administer patients’ medications and provide treatments according to physicians’ orders.
• Educate patients and their families on home healthcare and prevention.

Skills

RN license

BLS

patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs
• Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans
• Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders
• Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

The Progressive Care Unit at CHI Health St. Elizabeth is a 24-bed stepdown unit, incorporating a multidisciplinary approach to care for patients with many disease processes. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base rate + shift differential
• Incentives: up to $10,000 sign‑on bonus, up to $10,000 education assistance (must have graduated within 5 years)
• Tuition Reimbursement: $5,525 for full time and $2,750 for part time

Nurse Residency offered for all New Graduates: https://www.chihealth.com/education/professional-training/nurse-residency

Nurse Residency Cohorts

October 11th, 2026

Job Requirements

• Responsible and compassionate Registered Nurse with top‑note clinical skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively educate patients and their families on the in‑home healthcare process.

Additional Requirements For This Role Include

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Specialty certification (ex: PCCN, CCRN, CNOR, CEN) preferred.
• Additional certification or licensure may be required for some specialty areas.

Work Environment

Join us at CHI Health St. Elizabeth and become a part of our faith-based health system. Your time at work should be fulfilling, rewarding, inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non‑profit CHI facilities across the nation. You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities. #NERN #MissionCritical

Pay Range

$36.00 - $52.20 /hour