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

Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg/Telemetry Neuro Unit

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Overview

• Department: Medical-Surgical Neurology, 4th Floor North
• Unit Size: 25 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Patient Types: MedSurg/Telemetry 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 RNs: Heparin, lidocaine, ketamine
• Common Drips/Devices: PCA pumps
• Telemetry: Telemetry techs interpret strips; RNs should have tele awareness
• Support Staff: Charge nurse on each shift (takes assignment), nurse aides/patient care techs (ratio 1:10-20)
• Floating: Required to float to other MedSurg areas or units with MedSurg patients waiting for beds
• Orientation: 2 days of unit-specific orientation
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs

Scheduling & Requirements

• Shift Times: 0630-1900 and 1830-0700 (travelers scheduled; limited block scheduling allowed)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 2-3 holidays between Thanksgiving and New Year’s
• Floating: Yes, to other MedSurg units as needed

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Current RN license
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Must pass a pass/fail exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90% (open book, resources provided)
• Valid driver’s license required at submission (used to verify candidate is within 50-mile radius)
• Fingernail Policy: Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination

Experience & Preferences

• Preferred: Prior travel nursing experience
• Strong candidates without prior travel experience will be considered
• No license or background issues

Additional Notes

• Mechanical lifts available in every other patient 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 cultural sensitivity (serves diverse populations including Spanish, Karen, Burmese)