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

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit

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

Unit & Patient Population

• 20-bed general medical surgical and telemetry unit including orthopedic patients
• Patient cases include total knee and hip replacements, complicated orthopedic cases, pulmonary, sepsis, GI, endocrine, cardiac, renal, and psychiatric illnesses
• Unit split by floors:

  • 7th floor: Medical/Surgical patients with behavioral health conditions (e.g., detox, dementia), secured floor
• Must be comfortable caring for behavioral health patients; safety and de-escalation training provided
• Care team includes CNAs, care techs, transport team, paramedics, and some LPNs

Work Schedule & Staffing

• Shift option: Day shift, 4 shifts of 12 hours each per week (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Ratios: 1:5 during days, 1:6 nights (night ratio may rarely be 1:7)
• Floating required frequently to meet hospital staffing needs, including potential float to other units and campuses
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts out of 8 in a 4-week period (days: Sat/Sun; nights: Fri night/Sat night)
• Holiday requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid Driver's License

Facility & Policies

• 100% nicotine-free facility
• Locals not accepted (must live more than 100 miles from facility)
• Scrubs: Mandatory Steele gray scrubs with facility logo (provided after confirmation)
• Parking: Permit available (~$55/month) or daily parking rates apply

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check within 30 days of start, including multi-county and federal checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated 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
• Annual skills checklist required
• Two professional references from work within past 2 years required
• Physical exam and fit mask test (3M 1860 Small/Regular or 1870+) within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap within last 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray with TB questionnaire if positive history
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers (boosters if low/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (boosters if low/equivocal)
• Drug screen within 60 days of start, updated annually (specific panel required)
• Flu vaccine preferred but not mandatory; documentation or declination required
• COVID vaccine preferred; medical/religious exemptions or declinations accepted

Additional Notes

• Travelers are first to float and must be flexible to meet staffing needs across multiple units and campuses
• Up to two weeks of Return to Origin (RTO) time permitted, with manager approval for additional requests
• Eye exam required only for OR staff (not applicable here)

This position offers a challenging and diverse patient population in a top-rated acute care hospital with a strong emphasis on safety, flexibility, and professional standards.