Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Tele Registered Nurse

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

Unit & Work Environment

• Heart & Vascular Unit (49-bed specialty medical/surgical unit) focused on cardiovascular patient care
• Patient population includes stable heart and lung transplant patients and those with Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)
• Fast-paced environment offering professional growth in cardiovascular nursing
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:5 (days), 1:6 (nights), occasionally 1:7 nights (rare)
• Drip management required on all floors
• EPIC electronic charting system experience required
• Floating required frequently to meet staffing needs, including to multiple other units and potentially a different campus
• Care teams include CNAs, care techs, transport team, paramedics, and some LPNs
• 100% nicotine-free facility
• Weekend shifts: 4 out of 8 possible in a 4-week period (days: Sat/Sun; nights: Fri/Sat)
• Holiday work requirement: must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Shift Details

• Day shift only: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Option for 36 or 48-hour shifts available

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience with EPIC electronic charting system
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check within 30 days of start, including multiple county/state/federal checks
• Drug screen within 60 days of start, updated annually
• Physical exam and fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations and health documents 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 (boosters if needed)
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer (boosters if needed)
  • Flu vaccine preferred (documentation or declination required)
  • COVID vaccine preferred; exemptions accepted
• Annual skills checklist required
• References: 2 work references from past 2 years (1 if not a current traveler)
• State-specific registry and abuse/neglect checks required

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Mandatory Steele gray scrubs with facility logo (provided after confirmation)
• Parking: Permit available (~$55/month) or daily parking rates apply
• Locals not accepted; candidate must live more than 100 miles from facility
• RTO (Request Time Off) allowed up to 2 weeks, must be submitted with application; additional requests at manager discretion
• Blackout dates for time off due to College World Series: June 11–22, 2026

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced cardiac telemetry RNs seeking travel assignments in a top-rated acute care hospital environment.