PCU Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Unit Description

• 24-bed progressive care unit serving adult progressive surgical, oncology, palliative care, and progressive acute care patients receiving chemotherapy.
• Patient care involves drips on all floors.
• Charting system: EPIC experience required.
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs, including potential float to other units such as Neuro, Trauma, Observation, and others.
• Care team includes CNAs, care techs, transport team, paramedics, and some LPNs.
• 100% nicotine-free facility.

Work Schedule

• Option for 36 or 48-hour shifts.
• Weekend shifts: 4 out of 8 possible in a 4-week period.
• Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday.
• Weekend nights: Friday night and Saturday night.
• Holiday requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• RTO (Request Time Off) allowed up to two weeks, with restrictions.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in Nebraska (pending license accepted but must be in hand before start).
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a large, urban hospital.
• EPIC charting experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• First-time travelers NOT accepted unless they have 2 years of experience at a Level I Academic Medical Center.
• Must be located more than 100 miles from the facility (no locals accepted).
• Must wear facility-specific scrubs (Steele gray scrubs required).

Certifications & Compliance

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certified.
• Other certifications as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP) depending on unit assignment.
• Background checks, drug screening, and health document compliance required.
• Immunizations and health screenings required, including:

  • Tdap/Tetanus vaccine within last 10 years.
  • Annual PPD or equivalent TB testing.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers.
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination.
  • Varicella vaccinations or positive titer.
  • Flu vaccine documentation preferred.
  • COVID vaccine preferred (exemptions accepted).
• Physical exam and fit mask test required annually.
• Eye exam required if working in the OR (not typical for this unit).

Additional Information

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background checks include multiple county and nationwide screenings.
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required.
• Skills checklist and references required.
• Parking permits available (approximate cost $55/month) or daily parking options.
• Scrubs with facility logo provided after confirmation.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will generally not be considered unless they meet the academic medical center experience criteria.
• Floating to other units may be required within the scope of practice.
• This is a nicotine-free facility.
• Locals within 100 miles are not eligible for this travel assignment.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with oncology or progressive care experience looking for a travel contract in a large urban hospital setting with a focus on complex patient care.