RN Med Surg/Ortho Trauma
Omaha, NE
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Med Surg Ortho Trauma

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour shifts (Day: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM, Night: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
Schedule: Travelers will be scheduled; limited block scheduling available
Weekend Requirement: Typically every other weekend, with possible additional coverage based on demand
Holiday Requirement: 2-3 holidays between Thanksgiving and New Year’s
Floating: Yes, to other medical surgical areas or units with MedSurg patients waiting for a MedSurg bed

Unit Details

• Department: Med Tele / Ortho RN – 4th Floor North & South
• Beds: 55
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs: Yes, ratio approximately 1:10-20
• Tele/Monitor Techs: Yes; RNs should have tele awareness but techs interpret strips
• Charge Nurse: Present on each shift and takes an assignment
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbation, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, ortho trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, failure to thrive
• Drip Titration: RNs required to titrate heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine drips
• Common Drips: PCA pumps

Orientation & Training

• Unit/Department Specific Orientation: 2 days
• RN Exam: Pass/fail exam during orientation (open book, 90% required to pass)

Requirements & Policies

• Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Certifications: BLS (AHA) required; ACLS preferred
• Driver’s License: Required at submission to verify candidate is within 50-mile radius
• Radius Rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and may not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with certain affiliated facilities
• Fingernail Policy: Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply may result in contract termination
• Return to Office (RTO): Required within 7 days per 13-week contract; no additional RTO approved
• Scrub Color: Navy blue provided for RNs

Additional Notes

• Mechanical lifts available in every other room
• Emphasis on hourly rounding and responsiveness
• Unit typically has multiple discharges and admissions daily; success requires strong time management, good attendance, teamwork, compassion, and patient-centered care
• Patient population includes diverse cultures, including Spanish, Karen, and Burmese speakers

Experience

• Specialty: Med Surg Ortho Trauma
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 4 years based on specialty complexity and standards

Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required or mentioned.