Cardiac Telemetry RN
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Tele Registered Nurse

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

Unit & Work Environment

• Heart & Vascular Unit (7HVU), 49-bed specialty medical/surgical unit
• Fast-paced cardiovascular care including stable heart and lung transplants, and Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)
• Sister unit to Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
• Patient ratios: 1:5 (days), 1:6 (nights), occasionally 1:7 nights (rare)
• Frequent floating required to various units within the hospital system, including Bellevue campus and multiple specialty floors
• 100% nicotine-free facility

Schedule & Shifts

• 36 or 48-hour shift options available
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts out of 8 possible in a 4-week period
• Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday
• Weekend nights: Friday night and Saturday night
• Up to two weeks of RTO (request time off) permitted, with restrictions
• Holiday requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Experience & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a large, urban hospital setting
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required, but first-time travelers generally not accepted unless they have 2 years experience at a Level I Academic Medical Center
• Must be willing and able to float frequently within scope of practice
• EPIC charting experience required
• Drip medication administration required on all floors

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required
• NIH Stroke Certification - Preferred/As applicable
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP may be required as applicable
• Valid RN license required; pending licenses accepted but must be in hand before start (booking six weeks out if not)
• Primary source verification and NURSYS verification required prior to start

Additional Requirements & Information

• Must be more than 100 miles from facility (locals not accepted)
• Mandatory scrubs: Steele gray with facility logo (provided after confirmation)
• Parking available with permit or daily rates
• Background check, drug screening, and various health documents required (including immunizations, TB testing, physical exam, fit mask test)
• Flu vaccine preferred but not mandatory; documentation or declination required
• COVID vaccine preferred; exemptions accepted
• References: 2 work references from past 2 years required
• Annual skills checklist and orientation safety manual acknowledgment required

Summary

This is a travel RN contract position on a specialized cardiac telemetry unit in a large academic medical center. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a large urban hospital, strong cardiac telemetry skills including drips and EPIC charting, and flexibility to float frequently. The contract length is 13 weeks with options for 36 or 48-hour shifts. Candidates must meet strict certification, licensing, and health documentation requirements and be willing to work weekends and holidays. Local candidates within 100 miles are not eligible.