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: Days
Hours per Day: 12
Hours per Week: 36

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: 6 East
• Level of Care: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Oncology, and Med/Surg
• Number of Beds: 27-28
• Patient Population: Adults
• Common Diagnoses: Oncology and Trauma
• Patient Care Focus: Oncology patients from diagnosis to remission or end-of-life care
• Float Assignments: Med/Surg and PCU units at the same level of care

Staffing & Ratios

• Day RN Ratios:

  • PCU: 1 RN to 4 patients
  • Med/Surg: 1 RN to 5 patients
• Night RN Ratios: 1 RN to 5-6 patients
• Nursing Assistant Support: Yes
• Charge Nurse: Yes
• Additional Unit Support: PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, dietician

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Oncology Certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred but not required
• Chemotherapy certification preferred but not required
• Competency in ventilator care and hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan-Ganz, EV-1000), ICP monitoring (training provided)
• Experience with titrating drips such as insulin (occasionally) and cardizem
• EMR System: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Specialty Equipment: Lyko lifts and other lift equipment

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in PCU and/or Oncology
• Experience required for charge nurse role: minimum 1 year
• First-time travel nurses are accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Orientation & Training

• Orientation Duration: 2 days
• Pass/fail exam during orientation requiring 90% to pass (open book with resources provided)

Work Environment & Policies

• Scrubs: Navy Blue
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Self-scheduling available
• Fingernail Policy: Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination
• Driver’s license required to verify candidate location (must be outside a 50-mile radius of the facility)
• Radius Rule: Candidates cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any associated facilities within 50 miles

Patient Care & Unit Culture

• Emphasis on teamwork, respect for cultural diversity, and compassionate care
• Focus on hourly rounding to improve patient experience
• Nurses are expected to demonstrate genuine care and a positive attitude even during challenging times

Additional Submission Requirements

• Date of Birth
• Social Security Number
• Permanent Address
• Confirmation of EPIC experience within last 6 months (not mandatory)
• Disclosure of prior employment with associated health systems
• Return to work within 7 days of contract start (no extensions approved)