RN PCU/Med Surg/Oncology
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: 12-hour shifts (various start times including days and nights)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Oncology, and Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)
Number of Beds: 27-28
Patient Population: Adults with oncology and trauma diagnoses

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a mixed PCU/Med Surg/Oncology unit with a focus on oncology and trauma patients.
• Float within the same level of care to Med Surg and PCU units as needed.
• Common patient diagnoses include oncology and trauma cases.
• Nurses are expected to titrate drips such as insulin (occasionally) and cardizem.
• Use of specialty equipment including ventilators and hemodynamic monitoring devices (CVP, A-line, Swan-Ganz, EV-1000), ICP monitoring (training provided).
• Use of EPIC electronic medical record system and Alaris IV pumps.
• Patient care includes chemotherapy administration (chemo certification preferred but not required).
• Emphasis on patient experience with hourly rounding and culturally sensitive care.

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

• PCU Days: 1 RN to 4 patients
• Med Surg Days: 1 RN to 5 patients
• Nights: 1 RN to 5-6 patients

Orientation & Training

• 2 days of orientation provided.
• Pass/fail exam during orientation requiring 90% to continue. Open book with resources provided.

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Oncology certification preferred (ONS/ONCC) but not required
• Competency or training in ventilator and hemodynamic monitoring equipment

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in PCU, Med Surg, or Oncology.
• Experience as a charge nurse requires at least 1 year of experience.
• First-time travel nurses are welcome (prior travel experience not required).

Additional Information

• Scrubs color: Navy Blue
• Nursing assistant support available
• Charge nurse present on unit
• Additional support staff includes PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, and dietician
• Artificial nails are prohibited for patient care staff.
• Driver’s license required to verify distance from facility (radius rule applies).
• Self-scheduling available.

Qualities Desired in Candidates

• Genuine care for patients
• Positive attitude and teamwork
• Respect for cultural, religious, and economic diversity
• Commitment to providing compassionate oncology care from diagnosis through remission or end-of-life support

Note: This position requires compliance with all orientation and credentialing requirements prior to start.