Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Grand Island, Nebraska
Grand Island Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Med/Surg) - Contract Position

Location

• Grand Island, Nebraska

Job Type

• Contract Clinician
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Medical/Surgical Nursing (Med/Surg)

Shift and Hours

• 12-hour night shifts
• Typical shifts: 1845-0715 or 0645-1915
• Approximately 36 hours per week

Unit Details

• 32-bed acute care unit combining Med/Surg, PCU, and ICU levels of care
• Nurse-to-patient ratio:

  • 1:5 on Med/Surg
  • 1:4 on PCU
• Floating to PCU required if comfortable and qualified (1 year recent PCU experience preferred)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and reassessments based on presenting problems
• Identify nursing priorities and desired patient outcomes
• Integrate patient care plans according to diagnosis and age-specific needs
• Ensure patient safety including surgical procedure verification, aseptic technique, positioning, and equipment use
• Execute therapeutic and supportive interventions consistent with perioperative procedures
• Provide patient and family education tailored to identified needs
• Evaluate patient responses and progress toward outcomes
• Incorporate cultural considerations into care delivery
• Document patient care accurately and timely
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
• Facilitate patient transitions to next level of care
• Support team members and serve as a role model
• Participate in ongoing learning and self-development
• Use equipment such as wound vacs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nebraska
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Experience with total joint replacements and abdominal surgical procedures
• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Orientation and Training

• 4-hour general orientation for travelers
• Shadow a floor nurse for the remainder of the first afternoon
• One shift orientation with floor staff before working independently

Dress Code

• Pewter grey or light turquoise scrubs

Additional Notes

• Recent EPIC experience is preferred
• Candidates should live within 50 miles of the location or be willing to relocate
• Willingness and ability to float to PCU is required