RN MedSurg/Telemetry Neuro
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Registered Nurse (MedSurg/Telemetry Neuro Unit)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 12
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

• Department: Medical-Surgical Neurology, 4th Floor North
• Unit Size: 25 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Patient Population: MedSurg/Telemetry patients including strokes, stable neurological deficits, post-neurosurgery, joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbations, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, orthopedic trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, failure to thrive
• Mechanical lifts available in every other patient room
• High patient turnover with multiple discharges and admissions daily
• Multicultural patient population including Spanish, Karen, and Burmese speakers

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage MedSurg/Telemetry neuro patients and general MedSurg overflow
• Titrate drips including heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine
• Manage PCA pumps and other common titratable/set rate drips
• Telemetry techs interpret strips; RNs should have tele awareness but are not required to read strips independently
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes an assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available with ratios approximately 1:10-20

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Shifts: 0630-1900 (day), 1830-0700 (night)
• Travelers will be scheduled; limited block scheduling available
• Weekend requirement: at least every other weekend, with possible additional weekend shifts based on unit needs and census
• Holiday requirement: 2-3 holidays between Thanksgiving and New Year’s
• Floating required to other MedSurg areas or units with MedSurg patients waiting for beds
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs

Orientation & Training

• Unit-specific orientation: 2 days
• RN Pass/Fail exam during orientation (open book, 90% required to pass)
• Focus on hourly rounding, responsiveness, teamwork, good attendance, compassion, and patient-centered care

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current RN license
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Additional Requirements & Policies

• Must pass a driver’s license check to confirm residence within a 50-mile radius
• Candidates may not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with the specified health system
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
• Prior travel experience preferred but not required
• No license or background issues allowed

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid driver’s license