Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Med-Surg/Telemetry Unit

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

Unit & Patient Population

• 40-bed non-specialty medical-surgical unit caring for adult patients (18+)
• Patient conditions include sepsis, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, cardiac diseases, COVID-19
• Care involves managing titratable drips, chest tubes, tracheostomies, complex wound care, post-bariatric procedures, high oxygen delivery systems, and end-of-life care
• Team-based care delivery model with bedside RNs, LPNs, CNAs, virtual nurses, and other support staff
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: Days 1:8, Nights 1:9

Schedule & Floating

• Night shift: 4 shifts per 4-week period, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Floating required frequently to meet staffing needs; may float to multiple units including neuro, trauma, observation, and other med-surg floors
• Floating always within RN scope of practice
• No local candidates accepted (must live more than 100 miles away)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg/Telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start, including criminal and abuse/neglect registry checks
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Annual physical exam and fit mask test (3M 1860 Small/Regular or 3M 1870+) required
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap within last 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with TB questionnaire if history positive
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers (measles, mumps, rubella)
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Drug screen within 60 days of start and annually
  • Flu vaccine documentation or declination required for 2025-2026 season
  • COVID vaccine preferred; exemptions accepted
• Annual skills checklist required

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Steele gray scrubs with facility logo mandatory; details provided upon confirmation
• Parking: Permit available (~$55/month) or daily parking rates apply
• RTO (Request Time Off) allowed up to 2 weeks, must be submitted with application; additional requests at manager discretion
• Team-based care model promotes working at top of scope, teamwork, communication, and leadership

This position offers a structured, supportive environment with a focus on teamwork and professional growth in a high-acuity med-surg/telemetry setting.