Travel Nurse RN - Oncology in Omaha, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Oncology
Location: Omaha, NE
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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 with unit balancing

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 monitor common drips and medications including chemotherapy, Heparin, Cardizem, and Protonix; occasionally titrate Insulin and Cardizem drips
• 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 part of the unit's 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 with a minimum passing score of 90%

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR and Alaris IV pumps
• Comfort managing titratable drips including Insulin and Cardizem
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a valid driver's license is required at time of submittal to verify distance
• Candidates may not hold concurrent full-time, part-time, or PRN employment with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; candidates must comply with this policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Oncology nursing experience preferred; strong PCU experience without oncology background may be considered
• ONS/ONCC certification preferred
• Chemotherapy certification preferred
• Experience caring for patients across the oncology continuum, including diagnosis, treatment, and end-of-life care

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team including Nursing Assistants, Charge Nurses, PT/OT, RN Case Managers, Social Workers, Educators, and Dietitians in a supportive unit culture
• First-time travelers are welcome — this unit values nurses who bring a positive attitude, genuine patient advocacy, and a commitment to teamwork while caring for a diverse patient population