PCU/MedSurg Oncology RN
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Job Opportunity: 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
Unit: 6 East – PCU, Oncology, and MedSurg
Number of Beds: 27-28
Patient Population: Adults

Unit & Patient Care Details

• Mixed unit with PCU, Oncology, Trauma, and MedSurg patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • PCU: 1:4
  • Med/Surg: 1:5 (days), 1:5-6 (nights)
• Common diagnoses: Oncology and trauma patients
• Common drips/medications: Chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, protonix
• Nurses may titrate drips such as insulin (occasionally) and cardizem
• Float assignments within same level of care (PCU and MedSurg units)
• Nursing assistant support and charge nurse available
• Additional unit support: PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, dietician

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support, AHA)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
  • ONS/ONCC (Oncology Nursing Society/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation)
  • Chemotherapy Certification (Chemo Cert) required
• Competencies:

  • Ventilator management
  • Hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan-Ganz, EV-1000) – training provided in real time
  • ICP monitoring
• EMR system: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Specialty equipment: Lyko lifts (even rooms), other lift equipment available

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required (including oncology and PCU experience)
• Charge nurse experience requires minimum 1 year
• Prior travel experience is NOT required; first-time travelers are welcome

Orientation & Training

• Orientation length: 2 days
• Pass/fail open book exam during orientation; 90% required to pass

Additional Information

• Scrubs color: Navy Blue
• Fingernail policy: Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination
• Driver’s license required at submission to verify candidate location (radius rule applies)
• Patient experience focus: Hourly rounding, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and compassionate care
• Candidates must not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI or Dignity) within 50 miles

Summary

This is a 13-week contract for an RN with oncology and PCU experience in a mixed PCU/Med Surg/Oncology unit. The role requires strong clinical skills, chemotherapy certification, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts with every other weekend coverage. The unit values teamwork, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate patient care. Orientation includes a competency exam, and first-time travel nurses are welcome.