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: Adult patients with oncology and trauma diagnoses

Job Details

• Patient care on a mixed unit with PCU and MedSurg patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • PCU: 1:4 (days), 1:5-6 (nights)
  • Med/Surg: 1:5 (days)
• Common patient diagnoses: Oncology and trauma
• Common drips/medications: Chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, protonix
• RN responsibilities include occasional titration of insulin and cardizem drips
• Float to med/surg and PCU units at the same level of care
• Orientation: 2 days
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Self-scheduling available
• Nursing assistant support and charge nurse present
• Additional unit support: PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, dietician
• Scrubs: Navy blue
• Specialty equipment: Ventilator, hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan, EV-1000), ICP monitoring (training provided), Alaris IV pumps, Lyko lifts and other lift equipment

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Registered Nurse license (RN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Chemotherapy certification (Chemo Cert) required
• ONS/ONCC certification preferred
• Competency in ventilator and hemodynamic monitoring equipment (training provided)
• Pass a 90% score on a pass/fail open book exam during orientation (failure results in termination)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of PCU and/or oncology nursing experience required
• Oncology and PCU experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience requires minimum 1 year
• First-time travel nurses are accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Additional Requirements & Policies

• Must have a valid driver’s license at time of submission
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius from the facility
• Candidates may not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any associated facilities within the specified health system
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
• Required documentation at submission: Date of birth, Social Security number, permanent address, confirmation of recent EPIC experience (within 6 months preferred but not mandatory), and confirmation of no prior employment with associated health systems
• Return to work (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no extensions allowed

Work Environment & Culture

• Emphasis on teamwork and mutual support among staff
• Diverse patient population with various cultural, religious, and economic backgrounds treated with respect and dignity
• Focus on patient experience including hourly rounding
• Nurses are expected to demonstrate genuine care, positivity, and professionalism

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to care for oncology and trauma patients in a progressive PCU/Med Surg setting with strong team support and professional development.