Travel PCU/Med Surg/Oncology RN - $2,374 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: 18 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: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU Oncology/Med Surg unit position requiring a NE or Compact RN license and prior PCU or oncology experience.

Details

• - Acute care Level 1 trauma hospital setting on the PCU Oncology unit (5 North)
• Primary patient population includes adult oncology PCU and trauma PCU patients
• 18-bed unit
• Patient ratios of 1:4-1:5 for both day and night shifts
• 12-hour night shifts scheduled 6:30p-7:00a
• Every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling available but balanced to unit needs
• Uses Epic EMR
• Common drips/medications include chemotherapy, heparin, Cardizem, and Protonix
• RNs occasionally titrate Insulin and Cardizem drips
• High-flow respiratory equipment commonly used
• Alaris IV pumps used on the unit
• Lyko lifts available in even-numbered rooms with additional lift equipment accessible
• Floating required to other Med/Surg and PCU units at the same level of care
• Two days of unit orientation provided

Requirements

• Active RN license (State or Compact/NLC) for the submitting state, no pending licenses accepted
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required (AHA)
• ONS/ONCC certification preferred but not required
• Chemotherapy certification preferred but not required
• Strong PCU experience required; oncology experience preferred but not mandatory
• Charge nurse experience not required
• Must not have artificial fingernails due to infection control policy in patient care areas
• Driver's license required for consideration and used to verify residence location
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to oncology and trauma PCU patients from diagnosis through remission or end-of-life care
• Support hourly rounding and bedside shift report as key components of the patient experience
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team including Nursing Assistants, Charge Nurse, PT/OT, RN Case Manager, Social Worker, Educator, and Dietitian
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and respectful care for a diverse patient population
• Must pass a pass/fail open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as verified by driver's license
• Holiday coverage expectations apply per unit scheduling needs

American Traveler Job ID #P-745489. 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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