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Job ID: 876727
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,261.6
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 (balanced to unit needs)
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 manage common drips and medications including chemotherapy, Heparin, Cardizem, and Protonix; titrate Insulin and Cardizem drips as needed
- 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 a key component of 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; a minimum score of 90% is required to continue the assignment
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- BLS certification – Required
- ACLS certification – Required
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a valid driver’s license will be required at submittal to verify distance
- Candidates may not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity Health
- Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; candidates must comply with facility fingernail policy
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Oncology nursing experience preferred; strong PCU experience without Oncology background may be considered
- ONS/ONCC certification preferred
- Chemotherapy certification preferred
- Comfort managing a diverse patient population across the full oncology care continuum, from diagnosis through remission and end-of-life care
Why Join Us
- Work alongside a robust interdisciplinary support team including Nursing Assistants, Charge Nurses, PT/OT, RN Case Managers, Social Workers, Educators, and Dietitians
- Join a team-oriented unit culture that values compassionate, patient-centered care and a positive, collaborative work environment