Medical-Surgical Orthopedic Trauma RN
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Orthopedic Trauma unit position at a Level 1 Trauma Center, requiring at least 2 years of experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting, Level 1 Trauma Center, Med/Surg Orthopedic Trauma unit (4S)
• 55-bed unit serving a diverse patient population including joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbations, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, ortho trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, and failure to thrive
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6; CNAs/patient care techs available at a 1:10-20 ratio
• Telemetry techs on unit to interpret strips; RNs are expected to have general telemetry awareness
• RNs required to titrate Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine drips; PCA pumps in use
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes an assignment
• 12-hour night shifts (6:30 PM–7:00 AM / 6:30 AM–7:00 PM)
• Typically every other weekend required; additional coverage may be needed based on department demand; schedules posted 6 weeks in advance
• 2–3 holidays required between Thanksgiving and New Year's
• Floating required to other Med/Surg areas or units with Med/Surg patients awaiting a bed
• EMR: Epic
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA); ACLS preferred
• Active certifications required at time of consideration; pending certifications not accepted
• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as verified by a valid driver's license
• Candidates may not currently be employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Unit orientation consists of 2 days of department-specific training, plus a 12-hour general orientation
• RNs must pass an open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%; failure to pass results in contract termination
• Mechanical lifts available in every other room
• Strong emphasis on hourly rounding and patient responsiveness; unit frequently sees multiple discharges and admissions per day
• Unit serves patients of diverse cultural backgrounds, including Spanish-, Karen-, and Burmese-speaking populations
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
• Limited block scheduling available upon request; travelers are otherwise scheduled by the unit
• RTO must be submitted upfront (7 or fewer days per 13-week contract); additional RTO will not be approved after consideration