Med Surg Ortho Trauma RN
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Ortho Trauma unit requiring 2+ years of experience and a NE or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care Level 1 trauma hospital setting on the Med Tele/Ortho unit, 4th Floor North & South
• 55-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Patient population includes joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbation, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, ortho trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, and failure to thrive
• 12-hour night shifts, scheduled 1830-0700
• Uses EPIC EMR
• RNs required to titrate heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine drips, and manage PCA pumps
• Charge nurse present each shift and takes a patient assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit with ratios of 1:10-20
• Tele techs interpret monitor strips; RNs should maintain basic tele awareness
• Every other weekend work required, with potential for additional coverage based on department needs
• Schedules posted 6 weeks in advance
• Floating required to other medical surgical areas or units with MedSurg patients awaiting a bed
• 2-3 holidays required between Thanksgiving and New Year's

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE State or Compact/NLC) required, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS (AHA) certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Acute care and Level 1 trauma setting experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to medical surgical and orthopedic trauma patients, including joint replacement and fracture cases
• Strong focus on hourly rounding and responsiveness to patient needs
• Manage a high volume of daily discharges and admissions
• Success on this unit requires strong time management, good attendance, teamwork, compassion, and patient-first care
• Unit serves a culturally diverse patient population, including Spanish, Karen, and Burmese-speaking patients
• Mechanical lifts available in every other patient room
• 2 days of unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• RNs complete a pass/fail open-book exam during orientation covering skills learned, requiring a 90% score to pass
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position, as verified by driver's license
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission