Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Omaha, NE
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Neuro)

Location

Omaha, NE | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shifts | Onsite | Shifts: 6:30 AM–7:00 PM / 6:30 PM–7:00 AM | Every other weekend required; additional weekends may be required based on unit needs | 2–3 holidays required between Thanksgiving and New Year's

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed Med/Surg Neuro unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6, managing a diverse patient population including strokes, stable neurological deficits, post-neurosurgery cases, joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbations, sepsis, GI bleeds, and other Med/Surg overflow patients
• Titrate drips including Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine; manage PCA pumps and set-rate drips
• Maintain telemetry awareness; tele techs will interpret strips, but RNs are expected to have foundational tele knowledge
• Perform consistent hourly rounding and maintain high responsiveness to patient needs; manage multiple admissions and discharges within a single shift
• Float as needed to other medical surgical areas or units housing Med/Surg patients awaiting bed placement
• Serve a culturally diverse patient population, including Spanish-, Karen-, and Burmese-speaking patients, with a compassionate and patient-first approach

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with no license or background hits
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Must successfully pass a unit-specific open-book skills exam during orientation with a score of 90% or higher
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; compliance is required to maintain contract
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Must not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience strongly preferred; strong candidates without travel experience will be considered
• Experience with Med/Surg Telemetry or Neuro patient populations
• Ability to manage high patient throughput with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Team-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with diverse patient cultures

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported unit equipped with mechanical lifts and dedicated patient care techs, allowing RNs to focus on quality patient care
• Join a team that values compassion, attendance, teamwork, and cultural sensitivity in a dynamic and rewarding acute care environment