Registered Nurse Med-Surg Orthopedic Trauma
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Registered Nurse (Med Surg Ortho Trauma)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour shifts, day and night coverage available
Schedule:

• Day Shift: 06:30 - 19:00
• Night Shift: 18:30 - 07:00
• Typically every other weekend required; schedules posted 6 weeks in advance
• 2-3 holidays required between Thanksgiving and New Year's
• Limited block scheduling available for travelers

Unit Details

• Department: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry / Orthopedics (4th Floor North & South)
• Number of Beds: 55
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs: Yes, ratio approximately 1:10-20
• Telemetry Techs interpret monitors; RNs should have tele awareness but do not read strips independently
• Charge Nurse present on each shift and takes an assignment
• Mechanical lifts available in every other room
• Focus on hourly rounding and responsiveness
• Patient population includes diverse cultures (including Spanish, Karen, Burmese)
• Common patient diagnoses: joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbations, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, orthopedic trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, failure to thrive

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs required to titrate drips including heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine
• Common drips include PCA pumps
• Floating required to other Med-Surg areas or units with Med-Surg patients waiting for beds

Orientation & Training

• Unit/department-specific orientation: 2 days
• RN skills exam during orientation: open book, must pass with 90% or higher to continue

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical-Surgical / Telemetry nursing
• Recent experience in Medical-Surgical / Telemetry within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Notes

• Candidates may not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with certain large healthcare systems within a 50-mile radius
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO extensions allowed
• Successful nurses on this unit are team players, have good attendance, manage multiple admissions and discharges efficiently, and demonstrate compassion and cultural sensitivity

Experience

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Orthopedics / Trauma
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; recommend at least 1-2 years in Med-Surg or related specialty for this level of responsibility
• Prior travel experience: Not required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a busy Med-Surg/Ortho Trauma unit with a diverse patient population and a supportive team environment.