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

Registered Nurse – MS/Tele Float (Travel/Contract)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• 40-bed medical-surgical unit 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
• Team-based care delivery model with bedside RNs, LPNs, CNAs, virtual nurses, and other support staff
• Patient-to-nurse ratios: Day shift 1:8, Night shift 1:9

Work Schedule & Floating

• Shift option: Day shift, 4 shifts of 12 hours (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period (Days: Sat & Sun; Nights: Fri & Sat)
• Floating required frequently within scope to meet staffing needs, including potential float to multiple units and campuses
• Units may include med-surg, neuro, trauma, observation, and specialty units

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system

Facility & Work Environment

• 100% nicotine-free facility
• Mandatory scrubs: Steele gray scrubs (facility branded) required for RNs
• Parking available via permit (~$55/month) or daily rate (~$3 for 20 hours)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check within 30 days of start, including multi-county and nationwide checks
• Ongoing federal and state exclusion screenings (SAM, OIG) every 30 days
• Education verification required
• State-specific abuse/neglect registry check required within 30 days of start
• Primary source license verification and NURSYS verification required
• Certifications as applicable: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology testing as applicable
• Annual physical exam and fit mask test (3M 1860 Small/Regular or 3M 1870+) required
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap within last 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray with TB questionnaire if history positive
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers (measles, mumps, rubella) with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Drug screen within 60 days of start and updated annually
• Flu vaccine preferred but not mandatory; documentation or declination required
• COVID vaccine preferred; medical/religious exemptions accepted
• Eye exam required only for OR staff (not applicable here)
• Annual skills checklist required
• Two professional references from work within past 2 years required

Additional Notes

• Locals not accepted; candidate must reside more than 100 miles from facility
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions allow up to two weeks off, with manager discretion for additional time
• Holiday work requirement: Travelers must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during contract

This position offers a team-based care model emphasizing collaboration and working at the top of scope, with a focus on complex med-surg and telemetry patient care in a high-acuity academic medical center environment.