Observation Unit RN
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Observation Unit

Overview

• Travel/Contract role in Omaha, Nebraska.
• 13-week contract option.
• Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30.
• 36 hours per week.
• Observation Unit provides care for patients needing evaluation and treatment for 8 to 48 hours.
• The unit commonly sees chest pain, asthma, abdominal pain, kidney stones, and minor infections.
• The role may float within scope, including potentially to Bellevue campus; possible units include 4CS, 5 West, 6 Neuro, 4/5 Lied, 6/7 Lied, 7 HVU, 8 Werner, 9 Trauma, Bellevue MS, Observation, and SOTU.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nebraska.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association.
• NIHSS.
• One completed travel assignment.
• 2 years of experience in CDU - Clinical Decision Unit.
• CDU - Clinical Decision Unit experience within the last year.
• DOU - Direct Observation Unit experience.
• Experience in an Academic Medical Center or Acute Care setting.
• Experience with IV therapy and medication drips.
• Experience with Epic.
• Must be more than 100 miles from the facility.

Preferred

• ACLS.

Work Conditions

• Ratios are 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights; rare night ratio can be 1:7.
• Drips are required on all floors.
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts out of 8 possible in a 4-week period.
• Travelers must work 2 of 3 major holidays.
• Up to 2 weeks of RTO is permitted.
• Pending license is accepted; if not in hand at submission, booking will be 6 weeks out.
• Scrubs are mandatory: Steele gray scrubs with the Nebraska Medicine logo on the back.
• Parking is available for a permit at approximately $55/month or daily parking at $3 for 20 hours.
• 100% nicotine-free facility.

Additional Notes

• Care teams include CNAs, care techs, transport team, swoop/paramedics, and LPNs on some floors.