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

Registered Nurse (MedSurg/Telemetry Neuro)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
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 Types: 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 room
• Multicultural patient population including Spanish, Karen, Burmese speakers

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage MedSurg/Telemetry Neuro patients and 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 their own strips
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes an assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs support the unit with ratios of 1:10-20

Scheduling & Work Requirements

• Shifts: 0630-1900 and 1830-0700 (travelers assigned night shift)
• Limited block scheduling available for travelers
• Weekend: At least every other weekend, with possible additional weekend shifts based on unit needs and census
• Holidays: 2-3 shifts required between Thanksgiving and New Year’s
• Floating: Required to float to other MedSurg areas or units with MedSurg patients waiting for beds

Orientation & Training

• Unit-specific orientation: 2 days
• RN exam during orientation: Pass/fail open book exam with a required 90% score to continue employment

Required Certifications & Licenses

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

Additional Requirements & Policies

• Must have a valid driver’s license at time of application
• Candidates must live within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Candidates cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any affiliated facilities within the specified health system
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination
• No prior travel experience required but preferred
• No license or background issues allowed

Desired Candidate Attributes

• Ability to manage multiple discharges and admissions in a day
• Strong attendance and teamwork skills
• Compassionate and patient-focused attitude
• Comfortable working with diverse cultural populations

Dress Code

• Navy blue scrubs for RNs