Travel PCU / Med Surg / Oncology RN - $2,338 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a PCU Oncology unit requiring 1-2 years of experience and a compact or Nebraska RN license.

Details

• Acute care Level 1 trauma hospital setting on an 18-bed PCU Oncology unit (5 North)
• Cares for adult oncology PCU and trauma PCU patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-1:5 on both day and night shifts
• Uses Epic EMR and Alaris IV pumps
• 12-hour night shifts, alternating 0630a-7:00p and 0630p-7:00a
• Every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling that balances with unit needs
• Floats to other Med/Surg and PCU units at the same level of care
• Two days of unit orientation provided

Requirements

• Active RN license (Nebraska or Compact/NLC) required at time of submission; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• ONS/ONCC certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 1-2 years of RN experience required
• Oncology experience preferred; strong PCU experience considered
• Occasionally titrates Insulin and Cardizem drips
• Comfortable managing chemotherapy, Heparin, Cardizem, and Protonix medications
• Experience with high-flow respiratory equipment
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides direct care including hourly rounding and bedside shift report
• Works alongside Nursing Assistants, Charge Nurse, PT/OT, RN Case Manager, Social Worker, Educator, and Dietitian
• Cares for a diverse oncology patient population from diagnosis through remission or end-of-life care
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• Must pass a pass/fail open-book exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year

American Traveler Job ID #P-748380. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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