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: 12-hour shifts (various start times including 7a-7p, 7a-3p, 3p-7p, 7p-11p, 11p-7a, 7p-7a)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Self-scheduling: Yes
Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Oncology, and Medical-Surgical (MedSurg)
Level of Care: PCU, Oncology, MedSurg
Number of Beds: 27-28
Patient Population: Adults
Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

• PCU: 1:4
• Med/Surg: 1:5 (days), 1:5-6 (nights)
  Nursing Assistant Support: Yes
  Charge Nurse: Yes
  Additional Unit Support: PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, dietician
  Scrubs: Navy Blue

Patient Diagnoses & Care Focus

• Oncology (from diagnosis to remission or end-of-life care)
• Trauma
• Mixed PCU and MedSurg patient population

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Oncology certification preferred but not required (e.g., chemotherapy certification)
• ONS/ONCC certification preferred
• Competency with ventilators 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 and other lift equipment

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Oncology and PCU experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience requires minimum 1 year
• First-time travel nurses are welcome (no prior travel experience required)

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• Care for oncology and trauma patients
• Administer chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, protonix, and other common drips/medications
• RN may be required to titrate drips such as insulin and cardizem occasionally
• Float to MedSurg and PCU units at the same level of care

Orientation & Training

• 2 days of orientation provided
• Pass/fail open book exam on skills during orientation (90% required to pass)

Additional Information

• Driver’s license required at submission to verify distance from facility (radius rule: 50 miles)
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• Focus on teamwork, cultural sensitivity, and patient respect
• Emphasis on hourly rounding and patient experience
• Candidates cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any related health system facilities within the radius

Summary

This is a 13-week contract for an RN with at least 1 year of experience in PCU and oncology or med/surg settings. The role involves caring for adult oncology and trauma patients in a mixed PCU/MedSurg unit with a strong emphasis on teamwork, patient-centered care, and clinical competency in critical care skills. Certification in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS is required, with oncology certification preferred. Orientation includes a skills exam, and the position offers a supportive environment with nursing assistant and interdisciplinary team support.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nebraska
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience within the last year
• Oncology experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• ONS or ONCC certification