PCU/Med-Surg/Oncology RN
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

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

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Unit: PCU, Oncology, and MedSurg (27-28 beds)
Patient Population: Adult patients with oncology and trauma diagnoses

Job Details

• Patient-to-nurse ratios:

  • PCU: 1:4
  • Med/Surg: 1:5 (days), 1:5-6 (nights)
• Common patient diagnoses: Oncology and trauma
• Float assignments: Med/Surg and PCU units at the same level of care
• Orientation: 2 days
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Self-scheduling available
• Nursing assistant support and charge nurse present
• Additional unit support: PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, dietician
• Scrubs color: Navy Blue

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA certified
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Chemotherapy certification (Chemo Cert) required/preferred for oncology experience
• ONS/ONCC certification preferred
• Competency in ventilator care and hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan-Ganz, EV-1000) – training provided in real time
• Experience with ICP monitoring
• EMR system: EPIC
• IV pumps: Alaris
• Specialty equipment: Lyko lifts (even rooms) and other lift equipment

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in PCU, Med Surg, or Oncology
• Charge nurse experience requires at least 1 year
• Oncology and PCU experience preferred
• First-time travel nurses are welcome (prior travel experience not required)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Titrate drips such as insulin (occasionally) and cardizem
• Administer chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, protonix
• Provide care for oncology patients from diagnosis through remission or end-of-life support
• Participate in hourly rounding to enhance patient experience

Additional Requirements & Policies

• Must pass a 90% score on a pass/fail open book skills exam during orientation (resources provided)
• Driver’s license required at submission to verify candidate location (must be outside a 50-mile radius of the facility)
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination
• Candidates cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any affiliated health system within the 50-mile radius
• Return to work (RTO) required within 7 days or less from contract start; no extensions allowed

Desired Nurse Qualities

• Genuine compassion and dedication to patient care
• Positive attitude and teamwork-oriented mindset
• Respect for cultural, religious, and economic diversity among patients
• Commitment to being a supportive and reliable team member

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to care for a diverse adult patient population in a mixed PCU/Med Surg/Oncology setting with strong team support and professional development.