PCU/Med Surg/Oncology RN
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

PCU/Med Surg/Oncology RN - Omaha, Nebraska

Job Overview

• Unit: 6 East
• Level of Care: PCU, Oncology, and MedSurg (mixed unit)
• Patient Population: Adults
• Number of Beds: 27-28
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Shift Times:

  • 7a-7p
  • 7a-3p
  • 3p-7p
  • 7p-11p
  • 11p-7a
  • 7p-7a
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Self-scheduling: Yes
• Nursing Assistant Support: Yes
• Charge Nurse: Yes
• Additional Unit Support Staff: PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, dietician
• Scrubs: Navy Blue

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Patient Care & Specialty

• Patient Types: Oncology PCU and Trauma PCU
• Common Diagnoses: Oncology
• Float: Yes, to med/surg and PCU units at the same level of care
• Patient Experience Focus: Hourly rounding
• Qualities Desired: Genuine care for patients, positive attitude, teamwork, respect for cultural diversity and beliefs

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Specialty: PCU/Med Surg/Oncology
• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS (AHA)
  • NIHSS
  • ONS/ONCC (Oncology Nursing Society/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation)
  • Chemotherapy Certification (Chemo Cert) required
• Other Competencies:

  • Ventilator care
  • Hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan-Ganz, EV-1000)
  • ICP monitoring (training provided in real time)

Clinical Skills & Equipment

• RN Ratios:

  • Days: 1:4 (PCU), 1:5 (Med/Surg)
  • Nights: 1:5-6 patients
• Common Drips/Medications:

  • Chemotherapy
  • Heparin
  • Cardizem
  • Protonix
• Titration: RNs required to titrate drips such as insulin (occasionally) and Cardizem
• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Specialty Equipment: Lyko lifts (even rooms), other lift equipment available

Orientation & Testing

• Orientation Length: 2 days
• Testing: Pass/fail open book exam on skills during orientation; must score 90% or higher to continue

Additional Requirements & Policies

• Radius Rule: Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any associated facilities
• Driver’s License: Required at submission to verify distance
• Fingernail Policy: Artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to care for oncology and trauma patients in a supportive, team-oriented environment with a focus on patient-centered care.