Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg-Neuro RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring NIHSS certification and a NE or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care Level 1 trauma hospital setting on a 25-bed MedSurg/Tele Neuro unit
• Patient population includes strokes, stable neurological deficits, post neurosurgery procedures, and general MedSurg overflow such as joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbation, and sepsis
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit at 1:10-20 ratio
• Charge nurse present each shift and takes an assignment
• Tele techs interpret strips, though RNs should maintain tele awareness
• RNs required to titrate Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine drips, and manage PCA pumps
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, with shift times of 0630-1900 or 1830-0700
• Scheduled by facility with limited block scheduling considered
• Weekend requirement of at least every other weekend, with additional shifts possible based on census
• Holiday coverage required for 2-3 holidays between Thanksgiving and New Year's
• Floating required to other medical surgical areas or units with MedSurg overflow patients
• No respiratory therapy equipment troubleshooting required

Requirements

• Active RN license, Nebraska or Compact (NLC), required at time of submission
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must pass a Friday open-book exam during orientation with a 90% score to continue the assignment
• Driver's license required to confirm candidate resides outside the 50-mile radius
• No license or background check issues permitted
• Artificial fingernails prohibited in all patient care areas

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy MedSurg/Tele Neuro unit with frequent same-day discharges and admissions
• Success on this unit requires strong time management, attendance, teamwork, and a patient-first attitude
• Serves a culturally diverse patient population including Spanish, Karen, and Burmese speaking patients
• Mechanical lifts available in every other room
• Strong emphasis on hourly rounding and responsiveness to patients
• Unit provides 2 days of unit/department-specific orientation
• RN dress code is navy blue scrubs
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
• Travel experience preferred, but strong candidates without travel experience will be considered