Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• 40-bed med-surg unit (5 West) caring for adult patients (18+)
• Patient conditions include sepsis, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, cardiac diseases, COVID-19
• Care involves managing titratable drips, chest tubes, tracheostomies, complex wound care, post-bariatric procedures, high oxygen delivery systems, and end-of-life care

Care Model

• Team-based care delivery model including Lead Nurses, bedside RNs, Virtual Nurses, LPNs, and CNAs
• Virtual nurses handle administrative RN tasks remotely (e.g., admission/discharge paperwork, patient education)
• Emphasis on teamwork, communication, leadership, and working at the top of scope

Staffing Ratios

• Day shift ratio: 1 RN to 8 patients
• Night shift ratio: 1 RN to 9 patients

Schedule & Floating

• 36 or 48-hour shift options available
• Weekend shifts: 4 out of 8 possible in a 4-week period (Days: Sat/Sun; Nights: Fri night/Sat night)
• Floating required within scope to various units including neuro, trauma, observation, and others
• No local candidates accepted (must live more than 100 miles away)

Experience & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with telemetry experience
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years telemetry experience required, specifically in a large, urban hospital
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required, but first-time travelers are generally not accepted unless they have 2 years experience at a Level I Academic Medical Center
• EPIC charting experience required
• Drip management required on all floors
• BLS certification required
• Must work 2/3 major holidays during contract
• Pending license accepted but must be in hand before start or booking delayed by 6 weeks

Facility & Culture

• 100% nicotine-free facility
• Scrubs mandatory: Steele gray with facility logo (provided after confirmation)
• Parking permit available (~$55/month) or daily parking option

Certifications & Compliance

• BLS required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP as applicable per unit
• Background check within 30 days of start, including federal enhanced search
• State license verification and primary source verification required
• Drug screen within 60 days of start, updated annually
• Physical exam and fit mask test required annually
• Immunizations required: Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu (preferred but not mandatory), COVID vaccine preferred (exemptions accepted)
• Annual PPD or TB screening required
• Other competency exams and certifications as applicable (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification, Medication Test)

Additional Notes

• Team includes care techs, transport team, paramedics, and LPNs on some floors
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions allow up to two weeks off, with manager approval for additional time
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required
• References: 2 work references from past 2 years required
• Annual skills checklist required

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs comfortable with a team-based care model, flexible floating, and working in a high-acuity academic medical center environment.