Travel PCU / Med Surg / Oncology RN - $3,165 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
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Trauma Level 1 PCU Oncology unit requiring at least 1 year of experience and a NE or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the PCU Oncology unit (5 North) of an acute care, Trauma Level 1 hospital
• 18-bed unit caring for adult oncology PCU and trauma PCU patients
• Patient ratios of 1:4-1:5 on both day and night shifts
• 12-hour night shifts, self-scheduling balanced to unit needs
• Every other weekend required
• Uses Epic EMR and Alaris IV pumps
• Lyko lifts available in even-numbered rooms with additional lift equipment on the unit
• RNs occasionally titrate Insulin and Cardizem drips
• Common medications/drips include chemotherapy, heparin, Cardizem, and Protonix
• High-flow respiratory equipment commonly used on the unit
• Floating to other Med/Surg and PCU units at the same level of care may be required
• Two days of unit-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Active NE state or compact (NLC) RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA)
• ONS/ONCC certification preferred but not required
• Chemotherapy certification preferred but not required
• Oncology experience preferred; strong PCU experience considered
• Charge nurse experience not required
• Driver's license required at time of consideration
• Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas

Additional Information

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

American Traveler Job ID #P-747050. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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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