Stepdown RN
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

PCU RN (Med Surg/Oncology)

Overview

• Location: Omaha, Nebraska (medical center in Eastern Nebraska)
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week (per posting description)
• Shift: Nights (0630p–7:00a); days also available (0630a–7:00p)
• Schedule: Every other weekend; self-scheduling, balanced to unit needs

Required Qualifications

• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience
• Driver's license required at submittal (used to confirm distance from the facility)

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology experience preferred over strong PCU experience without oncology
• ONS/ONCC certification (current preferred, not required)
• Chemotherapy certification (preferred, not required)

Experience and Eligibility

• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Charge nurse experience is not required.
• Candidates must live within 50 miles of the facility.
• Candidates may not hold full-time, part-time, or PRN positions with any facility in the associated health system.

Unit Details

• Unit: PCU Oncology (5 North)
• Beds: 18
• Patient population: Adult oncology PCU and trauma PCU patients
• Ratios: 1:4–1:5 (days and nights)
• Floating: Travelers may float to other Med/Surg and PCU units, at the same level of care.
• Orientation: Two days of unit orientation
• Clinical focus: Hourly rounding and bedside shift report are a key patient experience focus.
• Drips and medications: RNs occasionally titrate insulin and Cardizem drips. Common drips and medications include chemotherapy, heparin, Cardizem, and Protonix.
• Respiratory equipment: High-flow

Equipment and Support Staff

• Equipment: Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Lyko lifts in even-numbered rooms (additional lift equipment available)
• Support staff: Nursing assistants, charge nurse, PT/OT, RN case manager, social worker, educator, dietitian

Policies and Requirements

• Artificial nails are prohibited. Refusal to remove nails will lead to contract termination.
• Pass/fail open-book skills exam on Friday during orientation. A score of 90% is required to pass; failing leads to termination.
• Interviews include a clinical interview and a manager interview.