Med Surg Orthopedic Trauma RN
Omaha, NE
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Orthopedic

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 on a 55-bed unit
• Care for patients with joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbation, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, orthopedic trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, and failure to thrive
• Required to titrate drips including Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine, and manage PCA pumps
• Work with nurse aids/patient care techs at 1:10-20 ratio
• Must have basic telemetry awareness while tele techs interpret strips
• Weekend requirements typically every other weekend with additional coverage as needed
• Holiday requirements include 2-3 holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year's
• Float to other medical surgical areas or units with MedSurg patients as needed
• Dress code requires navy blue scrubs for RNs
• Artificial nails are prohibited - refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• Must pass open book skills exam on Friday during orientation with 90% score or face termination
• Two days of unit-specific orientation provided
• Use EPIC charting system
• BLS (AHA) certification required, ACLS preferred
• Driver's license required and must live outside 50-mile radius
• Cannot be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with CommonSpirit facilities
• Focus on hourly rounding, responsiveness, and managing multiple discharges and admissions daily
• Serve diverse patient population including Spanish, Karen, and Burmese speaking patients

Facility:

This major healthcare facility operates as a Level 1 trauma center providing comprehensive acute care services. The medical surgical orthopedic unit features 55 beds with modern equipment including mechanical lifts and advanced telemetry monitoring systems. The facility emphasizes patient-centered care with a strong focus on cultural diversity and responsiveness, serving a wide range of patients with various medical and surgical conditions in an acute care setting.

Location:

Omaha, NE

Omaha offers a vibrant metropolitan experience with a thriving healthcare community and excellent professional development opportunities. The city provides a great quality of life with affordable living costs, diverse cultural attractions, and a strong sense of community, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking career growth in the Midwest.