PCU/Med-Surg/Oncology Registered Nurse
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: 12-hour shifts (various start times including 7a-7p, 7a-3p, 3p-7p, 7p-11p, 11p-7a, 7p-7a)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Self-scheduling: Yes
Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Oncology, Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)
Number of Beds: 27-28
Patient Population: Adults
Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

• PCU: 1:4
• Med/Surg: 1:5 (days), 1:5-6 (nights)
  Nursing Assistant Support: Yes
  Charge Nurse: Yes
  Additional Unit Support: PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, dietician

Patient Care & Specialty

• Patient diagnoses primarily include oncology and trauma patients.
• Common medications and drips include chemotherapy agents, heparin, cardizem, protonix, and occasional insulin titration.
• Nurses are expected to titrate drips such as insulin and cardizem.
• Specialty equipment includes ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan-Ganz, EV-1000), ICP monitoring (training provided), Alaris IV pumps, and Lyko lifts.
• Float assignments within the same level of care (PCU and Med Surg units).

Orientation & Training

• Orientation period: 2 days
• Pass/fail open book exam on skills during orientation; 90% required to pass.
• Training provided for ventilator and hemodynamic monitoring equipment.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Oncology certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred but not required.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required, including oncology and PCU experience.
• Charge nurse experience requires at least 1 year.
• First-time travel nurses are accepted; prior travel experience is not 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 and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any related local health systems.
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply will result in contract termination.
• EPIC experience within the last 6 months is preferred but not mandatory.
• Return to work (RTO) required within 7 days or less from contract start.

Work Environment & Culture

• Scrubs color: Navy blue
• Emphasis on teamwork, respect for cultural diversity, and compassionate patient care.
• Patient experience focus includes hourly rounding.
• The unit cares for oncology patients from diagnosis through remission or end-of-life support.

This position offers a dynamic environment caring for complex oncology and trauma patients with strong team support and opportunities for skill development.