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, approximately 48 hours per week
Unit: 6 East – Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Oncology, and Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)
Number of Beds: 27-28
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 (nights 1:5-6)
• Common patient diagnoses: Oncology and trauma
• Common drips/medications: Chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, protonix, insulin (occasionally titrated), and cardizem
• Float assignments: To Med/Surg and PCU units at the same level of care
• Orientation: 2 days
• Nursing assistant support and charge nurse available
• Additional unit support: PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, dietician
• EMR system: EPIC
• Specialty equipment: Ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan-Ganz, EV-1000), ICP monitoring (training provided), Alaris IV pumps, Lyko lifts and other lift equipment
• Scrubs: Navy blue
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend, self-scheduling available
• Patient care focus: Hourly rounding and culturally sensitive care for diverse populations

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in PCU and/or oncology preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association) required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Oncology certification preferred but not required
• Must pass a skills exam during orientation (90% required to pass)
• Valid driver’s license required at submission (used to verify candidate is outside a 50-mile radius)
• No current or prior employment (full-time, part-time, or PRN) with certain affiliated health systems within 50 miles
• Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas

Additional Information

• First-time travel nurses are welcome; prior travel experience is not required
• Charge nurse experience requires minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Return to work (RTO) must be within 7 days or less from contract start; no extensions allowed
• Shift times include: 7a-7p, 7a-3p, 3p-7p, 7p-11p, 11p-7a, 7p-7a (nights focus)
• Emphasis on teamwork, positive attitude, and compassionate patient care

This position offers a dynamic environment caring for oncology and trauma patients with opportunities to develop skills in specialized monitoring and medication administration.