Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Med-Surg Telemetry Unit (Omaha, Nebraska)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work on a 40-bed medical-surgical telemetry unit caring for adult patients (18+ years) with acute and chronic illnesses including sepsis, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, cardiac diseases, and COVID-19.
• Manage titratable drips, chest tubes, tracheostomies, complex wound care, post-bariatric procedures, high oxygen delivery systems, and end-of-life care.
• Participate in a team-based care delivery model involving bedside RNs, LPNs, CNAs, virtual nurses, and other care team members.
• Float frequently within scope to various units as needed to meet staffing demands.
• Patient-to-nurse ratios: Days 1:8, Nights 1:9.
• Facility is 100% nicotine-free.
• Weekend shifts required: 4 out of 8 possible in a 4-week period.

Required Qualifications

• License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for Nebraska (pending license accepted but must be in hand before start).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience in a large, urban hospital setting.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-time travelers unless they have 2 years of experience at a Level I Academic Medical Center.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit.
• Skills:

  • Experience with drips required on all floors.
  • EPIC electronic charting experience required.
• Must be prepared to float frequently to other units within the hospital system.

Work Schedule & Other Requirements

• Option for 36 or 48-hour shifts.
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract.
• Locals not accepted; candidate must live more than 100 miles from the facility.
• Scrubs are mandatory (specific color and style required).
• Parking permits available for a monthly fee or daily parking options.
• Up to two weeks of time off (RTO) allowed with prior approval.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background check within 30 days of start, including nationwide and federal checks.
• Ongoing monthly SAM and OIG checks.
• Education verification and high school diploma required.
• Various health and safety certifications and documentation required, including:

  • Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually.
  • Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually.
  • Immunizations: Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, annual flu vaccine documentation or declination.
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray documentation.
  • Drug screening within 60 days of start, updated annually.
• Annual skills checklist required.
• Two professional references from the last 2 years.
• Must comply with state-specific registry and abuse/neglect checks.

Facility Notes

• Team-based care model promotes working at the top of scope, teamwork, communication, and leadership.
• Care teams include RNs, LPNs, CNAs, care techs, transport team, and paramedics.
• Facility cares for some of the sickest and most complex patients in the region.
• Strict adherence to facility policies including scrubs and nicotine-free environment.

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs comfortable with a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and flexible floating assignments.