Cardiovascular Telemetry RN
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Heart & Vascular Unit (49 beds)
• Specialty medical/surgical unit focused on cardiovascular care
• Patient population includes stable heart and lung transplants, and Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)
• Fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:5 (days), 1:6 (nights), occasionally 1:7 nights (rare)

Work 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/Sat)
• Floating required frequently to meet staffing needs, including to multiple other units and potentially a different campus
• Units for floating may include medical/surgical, neuro, trauma, observation, and others
• Travelers are first to float

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience must be in a large, urban hospital setting
• First-time travelers not accepted unless they have 2 years of experience at a Level I Academic Medical Center
• EPIC charting experience required
• Drip medication administration required on all floors

Licensure & Certifications

• Active RN license for Nebraska required (pending license accepted if in hand before start; booking delayed if not)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• CPI preferred
• Other certifications as applicable (PALS, NRP)

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract
• Locals not accepted (must live more than 100 miles from facility)
• 100% nicotine-free facility
• Mandatory scrubs (specific color and style required)
• Background check, drug screen, and various health documents required prior to start
• Physical exam, immunizations, and competency exams required and must be current
• Annual skills checklist required

Facility Notes

• Large acute-care hospital with a focus on complex cardiovascular patients
• Emphasis on teamwork including CNAs, care techs, transport team, and paramedics
• Parking permits available for a fee or daily parking options

Summary of Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years RN experience in a large, urban hospital (preferably Level I Academic Medical Center)
• EPIC charting experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Ability and willingness to float frequently
• Must be nicotine-free
• Willingness to work required holidays and weekend shifts

Important Compliance & Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check including federal and state-level screenings
• Drug screening within 60 days of start, updated annually
• Immunizations: Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu (preferred), COVID (preferred or exemption accepted)
• TB testing and chest x-ray if applicable
• Physical exam and fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually
• References from work within past 2 years required
• State-specific registry checks and education verification required

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with cardiovascular or telemetry experience who are comfortable in a fast-paced, specialty medical/surgical environment and able to float across multiple units.