PCU RN – Med Surg/Oncology
Omaha, NE
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU/Med Surg/Oncology

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (12-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Unit: 6 East – PCU, Oncology, and MedSurg
Number of Beds: 27-28
Patient Population: Adults

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a mixed unit with Oncology PCU and Trauma PCU patient populations.
• Float within same level of care to MedSurg and PCU units.
• Common patient diagnoses include oncology and trauma.
• Common drips/medications: chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, protonix, insulin (occasionally titrated), and cardizem.
• Use specialty equipment such as ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring devices (CVP, A-line, Swan, EV-1000), ICP monitoring (training provided), Alaris IV pumps, and Lyko lifts.
• Participate in hourly rounding to enhance patient experience.
• Nursing assistant support and additional unit support staff available (PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, dietician).
• Self-scheduling with weekend requirement every other weekend.
• Scrubs color: Navy Blue.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license.
• Minimum 1 year of PCU and/or Oncology nursing experience required.
• ACLS, BLS (AHA), and ONS/ONCC certifications required.
• Chemotherapy certification required.
• Pass a pass/fail open book exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%.
• Valid driver’s license required at submission to verify candidate is outside a 50-mile radius from the facility.
• Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply will result in contract termination.

Orientation & Training

• 2 days of orientation provided.
• Real-time training available for specialty equipment and monitoring devices.

Staffing Ratios

• PCU Day: 1 RN to 4 patients
• Med/Surg Day: 1 RN to 5 patients
• Nights: 1 RN to 5-6 patients
• Charge nurse role available.

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome.
• No prior travel experience required.
• Return to work (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no extensions allowed.
• Candidates must not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any affiliated facilities within a 50-mile radius.
• EPIC experience within 6 months preferred but not mandatory.

Desired Nurse Qualities

• Genuine care for patients.
• Positive attitude and teamwork-oriented.
• Respectful of cultural, religious, and economic diversity.
• Compassionate care for oncology patients through all stages of treatment.

This position offers a dynamic environment caring for diverse adult patients with oncology and trauma needs on a progressive care unit.