Med/Surg RN
Norfolk, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position at a Level III Trauma acute care facility, requiring at least 1 year of Med/Surg experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• 38-bed Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Level III Trauma facility
• Diverse patient population including adults and possibly older teens with diagnoses such as pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory illness, orthopedic surgical patients (hips, knees, shoulders), general surgery (appendix, gallbladder, bowel), spinal surgery, and urology
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 on both days and nights; must be able to manage a 1:6 assignment
• High patient turnover on days — discharges are typically followed by new admissions
• RNs are required to titrate drips; common titratable drips include Heparin, with set-rate drips including Bumex and Lasix
• Cardiac monitoring tech available 24/7; RNs are not required to read their own telemetry strips
• Respiratory therapy support available 24/7; RT equipment includes trachs, CPAP for OSA, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen (used infrequently)
• Nursing supervisor on duty 24/7; day shift has two charge nurses who do not take patients, night shift has one charge nurse who does not take patients
• Nurse aides available at a 1:8–1:10 ratio, capable of performing accuchecks and vital signs
• Charting via Epic (experience required)
• 12-hour shifts, 3x per week (days, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM)
• Weekend and holiday coverage required on an as-needed basis
• No self-scheduling for travel RNs; blocked scheduling may be accommodated on occasion
• May be required to float to the IMCU

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Must be able to manage a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Experience with bedside shift report required
• Experience on the shift being applied for (days vs. nights) required

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of approximately 1.5 shifts
• Key expectations include teamwork (answering call lights, collaborating with CNAs), bedside shift report, and proactive patient rounding
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 45 miles from the facility to qualify for this position
• Low census/cancellation may occur in lieu of a formal on-call requirement
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply