RN Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Telemetry

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

Job Description

• Work on an inpatient Innovation Design Unit focused on testing new care models, technology, and facility design.
• Patient population: Adult medical-surgical patients; no labor & delivery or pediatrics.
• Primary nursing care model: 1 RN assigned to a group of patients.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Days: 1:4-5
  • Nights: 1:5-6
• Units may include various medical-surgical and neuro floors, trauma, observation, and specialty units.
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required.
• Drip management required on all floors.
• EPIC electronic charting experience required.
• 36 or 48-hour shift options available.
• Weekend shifts: 4 out of 8 possible in a 4-week period.
• Holiday work requirement: Must work 2/3 major holidays.
• 100% nicotine-free facility.
• Locals not accepted (must live more than 100 miles away).
• Scrubs are mandatory (specific color and style required).

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Telemetry
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience in a large, urban hospital.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required, but first-time travelers are generally not accepted unless they have 2 years of experience at a Level I Academic Medical Center.
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Active RN license for Nebraska (pending license accepted but must be in hand before start).
  • BLS required.
  • ACLS preferred.
• EPIC charting experience required.
• Ability to float to different units as needed.

Additional Requirements & Information

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background check within 30 days of start, including federal enhanced search.
• Ongoing monthly SAM and OIG checks required.
• Education verification required.
• Various certifications and competencies may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification, Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency).
• Health documents required: Physical exam, fit mask test, immunizations (Tdap, MMR, Hep B, Varicella), negative TB test or chest x-ray, drug screen within 60 days of start.
• Flu vaccine preferred but not mandatory; documentation or declination required.
• COVID vaccine preferred; exemptions accepted.
• Annual skills checklist required.
• Two professional references from the past 2 years required.
• Parking permits available for a monthly fee or daily parking options.
• Up to two weeks of requested time off (RTO) permitted, subject to manager approval.

Work Environment & Culture

• Innovative unit focused on cutting-edge technology and care models, including virtual nursing and real-time location systems.
• Collaborative care teams including CNAs, care techs, transport teams, and paramedics.
• Strict nicotine-free policy.
• Emphasis on safety and compliance with facility protocols.

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs seeking a travel contract in a progressive, innovation-driven inpatient medical-surgical environment.