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: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Unit: 6 East – Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Oncology, and Med/Surg
Number of Beds: 27-28
Patient Population: Adult patients with oncology and trauma diagnoses

Job Details

• Mixed unit with patient ratios:

  • PCU: 1 RN to 4 patients
  • Med/Surg: 1 RN to 5 patients (days), 1 RN to 5-6 patients (nights)
• Float to same level of care units (PCU and Med/Surg)
• Self-scheduling available
• Nursing assistant support and charge nurse present
• Additional unit support includes PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, and dietician
• Scrubs color: Navy Blue

Patient Care & Equipment

• Common diagnoses: Oncology and trauma patients
• Common drips/medications: Chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, protonix
• RN responsibilities include occasional titration of insulin and cardizem drips
• Specialty equipment: Ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan-Ganz, EV-1000), ICP monitoring (training provided)
• IV pumps: Alaris
• Lifting equipment: Lyko lifts and other lift devices available
• EMR system: EPIC
• Patient experience focus: Hourly rounding

Orientation & Training

• Orientation duration: 2 days
• RN skills exam during orientation (open book, must pass with 90% or higher)

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Active RN license
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Oncology certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred but not required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in PCU and/or oncology
• Prior travel experience not required; first-time travelers are welcome

Additional Requirements & Policies

• Must have a valid driver’s license at time of application
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius from the facility and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any affiliated facilities within that radius
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
• Return to work (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no extensions allowed

Desired Nurse Qualities

• Genuine care for patients
• Positive attitude and teamwork
• Respect for cultural, religious, and economic diversity
• Commitment to providing compassionate care from diagnosis through remission or end-of-life support

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to care for a diverse oncology and trauma patient population in a supportive team environment.