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

$1,732-1,986/week

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Certification details

BLS
ACLS
NIHSS

Job details

A main Med Center in Eastern Nebraska is looking for PCU RN's.
13 Week contract, 36 hours.

Job requirements

BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS are required.
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.

Schedule information

Shifts: 12 hour.
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

Unit specific information

Unit: 6 East.
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.

Additional Details

specific patient types/diagnoses - Oncology PCU and Trauma PCU
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

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Short Term Acute Care
380 beds

ADDRESS7500 Mercy RdOmaha, NE 68131

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Public transportation options include buses and a limited light rail system.

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