TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Oncology RN in Omaha, Nebraska, 68124!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Oncology / PCU
Location
Omaha, NE | Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Oncology
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend | Self-scheduling with unit balancing
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to adult oncology PCU and trauma PCU patients on an 18-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–1:5
- Administer and monitor common drips and medications including chemotherapy, Heparin, Cardizem, and Protonix; occasionally titrate Insulin and Cardizem drips
- Manage patients requiring high-flow respiratory support and operate Alaris IV pumps within an Epic EMR environment
- Conduct hourly rounding and participate in bedside shift report as part of the unit's patient experience standards
- Float to other Med/Surg and PCU units as needed; float assignments remain at the same level of care
- Complete a mandatory open-book skills assessment during orientation with a minimum passing score of 90%
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license with a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Proficiency with Epic EMR and Alaris IV pumps
- Comfort managing titratable drips including Insulin and Cardizem
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a valid driver's license is required at time of submittal to verify distance
- Candidates may not hold concurrent full-time, part-time, or PRN employment with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health
- Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; candidates must comply with this policy
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Oncology nursing experience preferred; strong PCU experience without oncology background may be considered
- ONS/ONCC certification preferred
- Chemotherapy certification preferred
- Experience caring for patients across the oncology continuum, including diagnosis, treatment, and end-of-life care
Why Join Us
- Work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team including Nursing Assistants, Charge Nurses, PT/OT, RN Case Managers, Social Workers, Educators, and Dietitians in a supportive unit culture
- First-time travelers are welcome — this unit values nurses who bring a positive attitude, genuine patient advocacy, and a commitment to teamwork while caring for a diverse patient population