RN PCU/Med Surg Oncology
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 (27-28 beds)
Patient Population: Adult patients with oncology and trauma diagnoses

Job Details

• Patient Ratios:

  • PCU: 1 RN to 4 patients
  • Med/Surg: 1 RN to 5 patients (days), 1 RN to 5-6 patients (nights)
• Common Diagnoses: Oncology and trauma patients
• Float: Yes, to same level of care units (Med/Surg and PCU)
• Orientation: 2 days
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Self-scheduling: Available
• Nursing Assistant Support: Yes
• Charge Nurse Role: Yes
• Additional Unit Support: PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, dietician
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
  • ONS/ONCC (Oncology Nursing Society/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation) preferred but not required (Chemotherapy certification preferred)
• Competencies:

  • Ventilator management
  • Hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, Arterial line, Swan-Ganz, EV-1000)
  • Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring (training provided)
• EMR System: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Specialty Equipment: Lyko lifts and other lift equipment available

Clinical Skills & Experience

• Required Experience: Minimum 1 year in PCU and/or oncology nursing
• Experience with: Oncology and PCU patient care, including chemotherapy administration (certification preferred)
• Drip Management: RNs titrate insulin occasionally and Cardizem; common drips include chemotherapy, heparin, Cardizem, and protonix
• Charge Nurse Experience: Minimum 1 year required if applying for charge role
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers are welcome

Policies & Additional Information

• Radius Rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any associated facilities within the health system network
• Driver’s License: Required at submission to verify distance compliance
• Nail Policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
• Exams: Pass/fail open book exam during orientation; 90% required to pass
• Patient Care Philosophy: Emphasis on teamwork, cultural sensitivity, respect for diverse beliefs, and compassionate care from diagnosis through remission or end-of-life support
• Patient Experience Focus: Hourly rounding to enhance patient care quality

Shift Details

• Shift Times:

  • 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (primary night shift)

Summary

This is a 13-week night shift contract for an RN with at least 1 year of PCU and oncology experience. The role involves caring for adult oncology and trauma patients in a mixed PCU/MedSurg unit with a focus on teamwork, patient-centered care, and clinical competency in advanced monitoring and medication administration. Certification in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS is required, with chemotherapy certification preferred. Orientation includes a skills exam with a high passing standard. The position requires compliance with facility policies including a strict radius rule and nail policy.