Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

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AHS Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/10/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 48 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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Travel RN - PCU/Med-Surg/Oncology Position Summary

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CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy - Omaha, NE

Key Position Details\n

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• Start Date: August 3, 2026
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• End Date: November 2, 2026
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• Duration: 91 days (13 weeks)
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• Specialty: PCU/Med-Surg/Oncology (Mixed Unit)
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• Unit: 6 East
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• Shift: 12-hour Nights (19:00 - 07:00)
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• Number of Positions: 1
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• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
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• Orientation: 2 days + 12 hours
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• Trauma Level: Level 1
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Unit Details - 6 East\n

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• Total Beds: 27-28
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• Nurse:Patient Ratio:\n
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  • PCU: 1:4 (Days), 1:5-6 (Nights)
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  • Med/Surg: 1:5 (Days), 1:5-6 (Nights)
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• EMR System: EPIC (experience within 6 months preferred but not required)
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• IV Pumps: Alaris
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• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
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Required Qualifications & Experience\n

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• Experience:\n
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  • 1 year minimum required
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  • PCU experience required
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  • Oncology experience preferred
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  • Charge experience: Minimum 1 year (if applicable)
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• Certifications:\n
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  • BLS (AHA) - required
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  • ACLS - required
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  • ONS/ONCC (Oncology certification) - Chemo cert PREFERRED, not required
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• License: Active NE or Compact RN license required at submission
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• BSN: Not required
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• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
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Patient Population & Clinical Skills\n

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• Primary Diagnoses:\n
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  • Oncology patients (diagnosis to remission or end-of-life care)
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  • Trauma patients
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  • Adult med-surg patients
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• Chemotherapy: Administration experience preferred
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• Drip Management:\n
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  • Chemotherapy infusions
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  • Heparin
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  • Cardizem (occasional titration)
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  • Insulin (occasional titration)
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  • Protonix
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• Equipment:\n
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  • Can train on: Ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan, EV-1000), ICP monitoring
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  • Lyko lifts and other lift equipment available
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Staffing Support\n

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• Charge Nurse: Yes
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• Nursing Assistants: Yes
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• Additional Support: PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, dietician
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Schedule Details\n

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• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
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• Scheduling: Self-schedule
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• Shift Options: 7a-7p, 7a-3p, 3p-7p, 7p-11p, 11p-7a, 7p-7a
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• Floating: Yes, to same level of care (Med/Surg and PCU units)
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• RTO: 7 days or less required per 13-week contract (must be included at submission; additional RTO will NOT be approved)
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CRITICAL Orientation Requirement ⚠️\n

PASS/FAIL EXAM on Friday during orientation:

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• Open book exam on skills learned
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• All necessary resources provided
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• Must achieve 90% to pass
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• Failure to pass = contract termination
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Important CHI Health Policies ⚠️Local Radius Rule:\n

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• Must be >50 miles from facility
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• Driver's license required at submittal to verify distance
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• Candidates may NOT be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit facility (including CHI or Dignity)
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