Operating Room RN - Oncology Surgery
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have Oncology Surgery experience along with general surgery experience; float capability required.
• Minimum Level 2 trauma experience required; Level 1 trauma experience strongly preferred.
• Seeking a well-rounded RN able to work outside of their specialty as needed.
• Primarily day shift with possible night shift rotation.
• Possible off-shifting 1-3 shifts per 4-week schedule, though often no off-shifting available.
• Weeknight call: 1-2 nights per week on average.
• Weekend call: Approximately every 4-5 weeks (24 hours on Saturday or Sunday, 1-2 days per month).
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room RN experience.
• Experience with majority of the following cases:

  • Whipple
  • Esophagectomy
  • Exploratory Laparotomy
  • Bowel resection
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Parathyroidectomy
  • Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
  • Neck dissection
  • Breast reduction
  • Stage one and two breast reconstruction
  • Free flaps
  • Mastectomy
  • Lumpectomy
  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy
  • Melanoma excisions
• DaVinci surgical system experience highly preferred.
• Oncology, Orthopedic, and Neurosurgery experience highly preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in Nebraska.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• First-time travelers will not be accepted (prior travel experience required).
• Must be located more than 100 miles from the facility (locals not accepted).

Orientation & Scheduling

• Bi-weekly orientation sessions available.
• Call-back pay applies only if called back after leaving the facility post-shift. Extended shifts during a shift are paid at regular/overtime rates.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background check within 30 days of start, including nationwide and federal enhanced searches.
• SAM and OIG checks required within 30 days of start and monthly thereafter.
• Education verification required.
• State-specific abuse/neglect registry checks required.
• Certifications as applicable: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP (AHA standards).
• Primary source verification of state license and NURSYS verification required.
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable.
• Physical exam and fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually.
• Immunizations and health documents required: Tdap, TB testing, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, flu vaccination documentation or declination, drug screening within 60 days of start and annually.
• Baseline eye exam required within 30 days of start for OR staff.
• COVID vaccination preferred; medical/religious exemptions accepted.
• Two professional references from the past 2 years required.
• Annual skills checklist required.
• State registry and abuse/neglect checks must be completed within 30 days of start.

Additional Notes

• Parking permits available for professionals; daily parking also available.
• Travelers are paid differently than core staff; call-back pay only applies under specific conditions.
• Candidates should direct pay questions to their agency.

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses with oncology surgery background and prior travel contract experience seeking a challenging and dynamic role in a high-acuity surgical environment.