PCU/Oncology Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Registered Nurse - PCU/Oncology

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• 36-bed specialty care unit serving adult oncology patients receiving chemotherapy or high dose chemotherapy, with or without bone marrow/stem cell transplant.
• Mixed acuity unit; travelers do not administer chemotherapy.
• Multi-care level unit; RNs should be prepared to care for up to five Med Surg patients.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4 days / 1:5 nights.
• Frequent floating required to meet staffing needs, including to other units such as Neuro, Trauma, Observation, and others within the hospital system.
• 100% nicotine-free facility.
• Weekend shifts: 4 out of 8 possible in a 4-week period.
• Holiday requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Nebraska (pending license accepted but must be in hand before start).
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a large, urban hospital setting.
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with PCU experience within the last year.
• Oncology experience.
• One completed travel assignment.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must live more than 100 miles from the facility (no locals accepted).
• Up to two weeks of requested time off (RTO) permitted, with manager approval for additional time.
• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background check, including federal and state-level screenings, required within 30 days of start.
• Various certifications and verifications required prior to start, including:

  • State license verification and NURSYS verification
  • Education verification
  • Drug screening within 60 days of start and annually thereafter
  • Immunizations and health documents including TB test, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap, and flu vaccination documentation or declination
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams required.
• References: 2 work references from the past 2 years required.

Work Environment & Notes

• Floating may include multiple units with varying patient populations.
• Scrubs with facility branding are mandatory and provided after confirmation.
• Parking permits available for a monthly fee or daily parking options.
• Strict adherence to facility policies including nicotine-free environment and holiday work requirements.

This position is ideal for experienced oncology or med-surg RNs comfortable with a fast-paced, multi-acuity environment and frequent floating. Prior travel experience and EPIC charting skills are essential.