Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Lakeside

Registered Nurse (MedSurg/Oncology) - Omaha, Nebraska

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical / Oncology
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours per shift (36 hours/week)
• Unit Beds: 21
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Rotating holidays
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating: Rare; only to other medical/surgical units if needed
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs
• Orientation: Unit/department specific orientation provided

Unit Environment & Patient Population

• Fast-paced medical surgical oncology unit focused on post-tumor surgical intervention patients (e.g., prostatectomy, mastectomy)
• Most patients are general medical/surgical with oncology specialty
• Central monitoring with RNs responsible for noticing changes on telemetry
• Charge nurse and house supervisor roles present
• Nurse aides available sometimes, depending on sitter needs (ratio approx. 1:15)
• No chemotherapy administration required for travelers due to competency requirements

Required Certifications & Skills

• Certifications: BLS (AHA) required
• Must pass a skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90% (open book, resources provided)
• Valid driver’s license required at submission
• Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination

Experience & Qualifications

• Orthopedic and medical surgical experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team nursing model
• Demonstrated flexibility and resilience in stressful situations
• Commitment to personal and professional development, safe work environment, and collaborative nursing practice
• Experience with accurate documentation, timeliness, and patient-centered care
• Ability to titrate drips including heparin, lidocaine, and TPN

Additional Information

• Radius rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any related facilities within the system
• No prior travel experience explicitly required