MedSurg/Telemetry Neuro RN
Omaha, NE
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - MedSurg/Tele 4N Neuro

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Department: Medical-Surgical Neurology, 4th Floor North
• Unit Type: MedSurg/Telemetry with Neuro focus
• Number of Beds: 25
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Patient Types: MedSurg/Tele patients including strokes, stable neurological deficits, post-neurosurgery, joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbations, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, orthopedic trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, failure to thrive
• Common Drips Titrated by RN: Heparin, lidocaine, ketamine
• Common Drips: PCA pumps
• Charge Nurse: Yes, with patient assignment
• Support Staff: Nurse aides/patient care techs (ratio 1:10-20), Tele/Monitor techs interpret telemetry strips; RNs expected to have tele awareness
• Mechanical lifts available in every other room
• Patient population includes diverse cultures (Spanish, Karen, Burmese)

Schedule & Orientation

• Shifts: 0630-1900 (day), 1830-0700 (night)
• Scheduling: Travelers are scheduled; limited block scheduling available
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 2-3 holidays between Thanksgiving and New Year’s
• Floating: Yes, to other MedSurg areas or units with MedSurg patients waiting for beds
• Orientation: 2 shifts of unit/department-specific orientation

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Must pass a skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90% (open book, resources provided)
• Driver’s license required at submission to verify candidate location (must be outside 50-mile radius of affiliated facilities)
• Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas (non-compliance may result in contract termination)
• Prior travel experience preferred but strong candidates without travel experience will be considered
• No license or background issues allowed

Additional Information

• Nurses are expected to manage multiple discharges and admissions daily
• Emphasis on hourly rounding, responsiveness, teamwork, compassion, and patient-centered care
• Scrub color for RNs: Navy blue

Note: Candidates may not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any affiliated health systems within a 50-mile radius.