Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
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 Med/Surg Oncology position at an acute care hospital in Nebraska, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and a NE or Compact RN license.

Details

• 21-bed Med/Surg Oncology unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population is primarily general medical/surgical with a specialty focus on post-operative cancer intervention (e.g., prostatectomy, mastectomy)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5
• Telemetry is present on the unit with central monitoring; RNs are responsible for identifying and responding to changes
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including heparin, lidocaine, and TPN
• Charge nurse and house supervisor support available on the unit
• Nurse aides available on a situational basis
• 12-hour night shifts (18:30–06:30)
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every 3rd weekend required
• Rotating holiday coverage required
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating is rare and limited to other medical/surgical units only
• Epic EMR used in this position
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong communication skills, accurate documentation, timeliness, and patient-centered care approach required
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Driver's license required for consideration and used to verify permanent address
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not be currently or recently (within the past year) employed full time, part time, or PRN by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health (candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered)

Additional Information

• Travelers will not be required to administer chemotherapy due to internal competency requirements
• Oncology certification is a plus but not required
• An open-book, pass/fail skills exam is administered during orientation — a score of 90% or higher is required to pass
• Navy scrubs are required
• Unit-specific orientation is provided (12 hours)
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments