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 (6 East)
Number of Beds: 27-28
Patient Population: Adults
Patient Diagnoses: Oncology and Trauma
Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

• PCU: 1:4 (days)
• Med/Surg: 1:5 (days)
• Nights: 1:5-6 patients

Job Description

• Care for oncology and trauma patients in a progressive care unit with mixed med/surg patient population.
• Float within same level of care to PCU and MedSurg units.
• Administer chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, protonix, and titrate drips such as insulin and cardizem occasionally.
• Use specialty equipment including ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan-Ganz, EV-1000), ICP monitoring (training provided).
• Utilize EPIC EMR and Alaris IV pumps.
• Support from nursing assistants, PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, and dietician.
• Focus on patient experience with hourly rounding.
• Scrubs color: Navy Blue.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend, self-scheduling available.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in PCU, oncology, or med/surg.
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association).
• NIHSS certification required.
• Oncology chemotherapy certification preferred but not required.
• Pass a skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%.
• Valid driver’s license required at submission.
• Must comply with fingernail policy: artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas.

Orientation & Training

• 2 days of orientation provided.
• Real-time training available for specialty equipment and competencies.

Additional Information

• Candidates must live within a 50-mile radius and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any associated facilities within the specified health system.
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are welcome.
• Charge nurse experience requires minimum 1 year.
• Shift times include 7a-7p, 7a-3p, 3p-7p, 7p-11p, 11p-7a, and 7p-7a.
• Teamwork, cultural sensitivity, and a positive attitude are highly valued qualities.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in a supportive team environment focused on quality care and professional growth.