Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

ACLS

NIHSS

13 Week contract, 36 hours.

If they hang chemo they need to be chemo certified but not required to work the floor.

Other needed competencies: Ventilator, other hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, Aline, Swan, EV-1000), ICP- all can train real time.

Shift times: 7a-7p, 7a-3p, 3p-7p, 7p-11p, 11p-7a, 7p-7a.

Weekend requirements: Every third weekend.

Self schedule.

RN Ratio (Days): 1 RN to 4 PCU, 1 to 5 M/S

RN Ratio (Nights): 1 RN to 5-6 patients

Level of care: PCU and MedSurg.

Number of beds: 27.

Patient population: Adults.

Common Drips/Medications: chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, protonix.

Charge nurse: Yes.

Additional unit support staff: PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, dietician.

Float: Yes, same level of care.

Patient Experience challenges/focus: hourly rounding.

Qualities for hires: Teamwork, genuine need to care for patients, adaptability to cultural diversity and different religious beliefs.

how much experience they are wanting - 1 year

ok with first time travelers - yes

for the charge- is this experience required, if so how long - yes minimum 1 year

How many beds - 28

What ratios do they run - 1:4 PCU, 1:5 med/surg, it's a mixed unit

More specific patient diagnoses commonly seen so we can ensure we are vetting candidates with appropriate experience - oncology and trauma

Do travelers need specific oncology experience or is PCU experience okay? - no PCU is fine

Are RNs required to titrate drips: insulin occasionally cardizem

What are common titratable and/or set rate drips

Is BLS and ACLS required - yes

Where will PCU- Oncology travelers float to - med/surg and PCU units

How much orientation will they receive - 2 days