Job Title
Registered Nurse – Oncology / PCU
Location
Omaha, NE
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to adult oncology and trauma PCU patients on an 18-bed unit with a 1:4–1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Titrate and manage drips including chemotherapy, Heparin, Cardizem, and Protonix; manage Insulin and Cardizem titration as needed
- Operate and monitor high-flow respiratory equipment and manage patients requiring advanced respiratory support
- 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 at the same level of care as needed to meet unit staffing needs
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including Nursing Assistants, Charge Nurse, PT/OT, RN Case Manager, Social Worker, Educator, and Dietitian
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in good standing
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Proficiency with Epic EMR and Alaris IV pumps
- Ability to pass a unit-specific open-book skills exam with a minimum score of 90% during orientation
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Oncology nursing experience preferred; strong PCU experience without oncology background will be considered
- ONS/ONCC certification preferred
- Chemotherapy administration certification preferred
Why Join Us
- Work within a supportive, team-oriented unit that cares for a diverse oncology population across the full continuum of care—from diagnosis through remission or end-of-life—with compassion and respect
- First-time travelers are welcome, and self-scheduling is available with flexibility balanced to unit needs