Medical-Surgical RN
Lincoln, Nebraska
CHI Health Saint Elizabeth

Registered Nurse (Med Surg) - Night Shift

Location

• Lincoln, Nebraska

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (18:30–07:00)
• Weekend and holiday work as needed
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating assignments to PCU or Burn units

Unit Information

• Department: Medical-Surgical
• Unit beds: 42
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: Typically 1:5-6; 1:6 ratio occurs at least once a week
• Patient types: Medical, surgical, orthopedic
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes patient assignments
• No titratable drips except Heparin
• Respiratory therapist available 24/7 on the floor
• Telemetry monitors on the floor with a centralized telemetry station
• Nurse aides/patient care techs present with ratios of 1:10-12

Orientation & Training

• Orientation: 1 week classroom plus two 12-hour floor shifts
• RN must pass a 90% score on an open-book skills exam during orientation (failure results in contract termination)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current BLS certification
• Valid driver’s license required at submission to verify candidate is within 50-mile radius

Requirements & Policies

• Minimum 1 year of unit experience in Med Surg
• Candidates cannot be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with a specific large healthcare system within the 50-mile radius
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs (provided)

Additional Notes

• Return to office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO extensions allowed