Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry Unit

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

Unit Overview

• Heart & Vascular Unit (7HVU) – 49-bed specialty medical/surgical unit
• Fast-paced environment focused on cardiovascular patient care
• Patient types include stable heart and lung transplants, and Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)
• Sister unit to the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit

Shift & Ratios

• 36 or 48-hour shift options available
• Ratios: 1:5 (days), 1:6 (nights), occasionally 1:7 nights (rare)
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts out of 8 in a 4-week period

  • Days: Saturday and Sunday
  • Nights: Friday night and Saturday night

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years (must include 2 years in a large, urban hospital)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required, but first-time travelers are not accepted unless they have 2 years of experience at a Level I Academic Medical Center
• Must be prepared to float frequently to meet staffing needs, including to multiple units and potentially to Bellevue campus
• EPIC charting experience required
• Drip medication administration required on all floors

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS and ACLS required (AHA certifications)
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• PALS and NRP certifications as applicable
• State RN license required (pending license accepted but must be in hand before start)
• Primary source verification and NURSYS verification required

Additional Requirements

• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during contract
• Locals not accepted (must live more than 100 miles from facility)
• 100% nicotine-free facility
• Scrubs: Steele gray scrubs with facility logo mandatory
• Background check, drug screen, and various health documents required (including immunizations, TB testing, physical exam, fit mask test)
• Annual skills checklist and references required

Floating Units Include (but not limited to)

• 4CS, 5 West, 6 Neuro, 4/5 Lied, 6/7 Lied, 7 HVU, 8 Werner, 9 Trauma, Bellevue MS, Observation, SOTU

Facility Notes

• Teaching hospital with 718 acute-care beds
• Provides care for complex cardiovascular patients
• Emphasis on professional growth and expertise development

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong cardiovascular skills, EPIC proficiency, and flexibility to float across multiple units in a high-acuity environment.