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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• 9 Trauma: 45-bed medical/surgical unit focused on trauma patients who are hemodynamically and medically stable.
• Fast-paced specialty medical/surgical unit caring for patients admitted from the emergency department, ICU transfers, or surgical/procedural services.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:5 (days), 1:6 (nights), occasionally 1:7 nights (rare).

Schedule & Shift Options

• 36 or 48-hour shift options available.
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts out of 8 in a 4-week period.
• Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday; weekend nights: Friday and Saturday nights.
• Holiday requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.

Floating

• Travelers are first to float and must be prepared to float frequently to meet staffing needs.
• Floating may include various units such as medical/surgical floors, neuro, observation, and specialty units.

Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nebraska
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with at least 2 years in a large, urban hospital
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Trauma experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP certification

Licensure

• Pending licenses accepted if not in hand at time of application, but booking will be delayed by six weeks.
• Locals not accepted; candidate must reside more than 100 miles from the facility.

Facility & Work Environment

• 100% nicotine-free facility.
• Scrubs required: Steele gray scrubs (facility-branded) must be worn.
• Parking permits available for a monthly fee or daily parking options.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background check within 30 days of start, including federal enhanced search and checks for various offenses.
• Ongoing monthly SAM and OIG checks required.
• Education verification and primary source license verification required.
• Various certifications and competencies may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification).
• Health documents required: physical exam, fit test for masks, immunizations (Tdap, MMR, Hep B, Varicella), TB testing, drug screening, flu vaccination documentation preferred.
• COVID vaccination preferred; exemptions accepted.
• Annual skills checklist and references from work within the past 2 years required.
• State-specific registry checks required prior to start.

Summary

This travel RN position offers a 13-week contract on a trauma-focused medical/surgical unit in Omaha, Nebraska. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in a large urban hospital, EPIC charting skills, and the ability to float frequently. The facility maintains strict compliance and credentialing standards, including background checks, immunizations, and certifications. Candidates must be willing to work weekends and holidays and adhere to a nicotine-free policy. Local candidates are not eligible.

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