Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Med-Surg/Oncology position requiring at least 1 year of PCU and oncology experience, with night shift availability at a Level 1 Trauma facility in Nebraska.

Details

• Acute care setting on a mixed PCU, Oncology, and Med-Surg unit at a Level 1 Trauma facility
• 28-bed unit serving adult oncology and trauma patient populations
• PCU nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4 during days and 1:5-6 during nights; Med-Surg ratio is 1:5
• Common diagnoses include oncology (from diagnosis through remission or end-of-life) and trauma
• Common drips include chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, and protonix; RNs may be required to titrate insulin and cardizem drips
• Hemodynamic monitoring equipment in use includes CVP, A-line, Swan, and EV-1000; ventilators and ICP monitoring also present (training available)
• Alaris IV pumps used on the unit
• Charting via Epic; recent Epic experience (within 6 months) is helpful but not required
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• Every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling available
• Floating required to same level of care (Med-Surg and PCU units)

Requirements

• Active NE state RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Minimum 1 year of PCU and oncology nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, NIHSS, and ONS/ONCC; all must be active at time of consideration — pending certifications not accepted
• Chemo certification preferred but not required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
• Candidates may not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas

Additional Information

• Navy blue scrubs required
• Unit support includes nursing assistants, charge nurses, PT/OT, RN case manager, social worker, educator, and dietician
• Orientation is 2 days, with a pass/fail open-book exam on the final day of orientation requiring a minimum score of 90% to continue the assignment
• RTO requests of 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after submission
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who were previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms at CommonSpirit-affiliated facilities may still be considered