RN PCU/Med Surg/Oncology Stepdown
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Med-Surg/Oncology position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring active ACLS, BLS, and ONS/ONCC certifications with at least 1 year of oncology and PCU experience.

Details

• Acute care stepdown unit specializing in PCU, Oncology, and Med/Surg patient populations
• 28-bed unit caring for adult oncology and trauma PCU patients
• Staffing ratios: 1:4 (PCU, days), 1:5 (Med/Surg, days), and 1:5–6 (nights)
• Common drips include chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, and protonix; RNs may titrate insulin and cardizem drips
• Competencies utilized include ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan, EV-1000)
• EMR: Epic (recent Epic experience within 6 months is noted during orientation planning)
• IV pumps: Alaris
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• Every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling unit
• Floating required to same level of care (Med/Surg and PCU units)

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Required certifications (must be active, not pending): ACLS, BLS (AHA), and ONS/ONCC
• Minimum 1 year of oncology and PCU nursing experience required
• BSN not required
• Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify)
• Candidates may not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Chemotherapy certification is preferred but not required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Orientation consists of 2 days (approximately 12 hours); includes a pass/fail open-book exam on skills covered during orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to continue the assignment
• Nursing assistant support, charge nurse, and additional interdisciplinary support (PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, dietician) available on the unit
• Scrub color: navy blue
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply will result to contract termination
• RTO must be disclosed upfront; 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract — no additional RTO will be approved after consideration
• Candidates who were previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms at CommonSpirit facilities may be considered